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Science of Human Life 

The World's Postponed Problem 
The Operative Plan of Vital Force 



Vital Power The Only Active Principle 

Active Medical Principle a Delusion 

Providing for a More Successful Management of Disease 



W. R. DUNHAM, M. D. 




BOSTON 

RICHARD G. BADGER 

THE GORHAM PRESS 
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CONTENTS 

Introduction . .,. . . ..... 5 

Chapter One 
Foundation Plan . ., 12 

Chapter Two 
Four Divisions of Life Powers 23 

Chapter Three 
Cooperation ,... ., 35 

Chapter Four 
Disease 49 

Chapter Five 
Causes of Disease. .,. .. 54 

Chapter Six 
Contagious Disease ............... 60 

Chapter Seven 
Active Medical Principles. .,..,.., 76 

Chapter Eight 
Stimulation . ... . ... 95 



CONTENTS 

Chapter Nine 
Immunity 101 

Chapter Ten 
Cure Discoveries . , 106 

Chapter Eleven 
Germs, Microbe, Bacilli, Bacteria.... 121 

Chapter Twelve 
Conscious and Subconscious Mind. ... 156 



Science of Human Life 

INTRODUCTION 

WE are living in an age of fallaci- 
ous ideas respecting the na- 
ture of things in the medical 
department of natural science, 
that are sooner or later to 
be recognized as of serious infliction to both 
intellectual pride and failure to provide for 
the taking of advantage of better possibili- 
ties for the management of disease and 
preservation of human life. 

This alleged situation may be recognized 
in the fact that while vital energy is the only 
"active principle" and operative power that 
presents human life phenomena. That the 
nature and operative plan of the vital force 
agency; still remains a confessed unsolved 
problem and is relegated to future genera- 
tions for its solution. 

And in substitution of a recognized vital 
power being operative in the affairs of in- 
voluntary life functions; there has been ac- 

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cepted an artificial imaginary medical power 
in the name of "active medical principle." 
That is given credit for acting and operat- 
ing the machinery of the living human or- 
ganism. 

In fact, all medical literature is construct- 
ed in recognition of such imaginary power; 
and with that equal persistency that prevailed 
in the astronomic department, of early in- 
terpretation; in the alleging that the sun re- 
volved around the earth. 

The entire lay mind is committed to the 
acceptance of a medical power and we have 
become a nation of medicine takers. While 
as a scientific fact, material medicine is not 
useful as a vehicle of "active principle;" 
but as a means to occasion vital energy to 
act differently with the involuntary expres- 
sion of life power. 

Thus we are living in an age of fallacious 
expectancy respecting the benefit to be de- 
rived from material medicine as a contribu- 
tion of power. And are seriously handi- 
capped in the management of disease in the 
failure to comprehend the operative plan of 
the vital energies, from the relations of 
cause and effect. Which agency is the only 

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"active principle" that can operate the ma- 
chinery of life. Medical science is higher 
up in the events of the Universe than has 
yet been recognized. The science of as- 
tronomy was higher up, than was revealed 
in the interpretation by Claudius Ptolemy. 

The existing situation as a problem in 
natural science is similar to the solar system 
problem before the advent of Copernicus. 
That is, human life science is being taught 
from a basis of artificial plan; making it im- 
possible to comprehend the many disease 
problems together with their best manage- 
ment in aid of human life preservation. 

At first suggestion, however, the unthink- 
ing mind— as with the experience of Galileo, 
—is liable to express much personal con- 
tempt for this suggested idea; that man,— 
that human authority; at this age of the 
world has failed to effect a correct interpre- 
tation of the nature of things. It being re- 
pugnant to the pride of intelligence at this 
late day, to be confronted with the sugges- 
tion that a correction of idea is imperative; 
in order to bring thoughts into harmony 
with Nature's methods in a department of 
natural science. 

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But this is a problem that is based on the 
authority of Nature's plan and operative 
laws of the function of vital force— the life 
power; thus requiring a resort to original 
research for verification in the reading of 
the book of Nature anew. That similar 
procedure which corrected the early errone- 
ous idea of long acceptance, respecting the 
solar system problem. 

During the last fifteen years I have made 
much effort to interest the cultivated intellect 
of the nation, with the importance and benefit 
to be derived from a knowledge of the nature 
and working plan of vital energy— that post- 
poned problem. I have approached various 
branches of educational specialty that make 
claim of desire to promote scientific research, 
including several branches of our national 
government, but have been repeatedly turned 
down,— there being no provisions for this di- 
rection of investigation. 

Some alleging that my views are not sub- 
stantiated by facts and are in contradiction of 
the conclusions of scientific medicine. While 
it is the one special fact — that they are in con- 
tradiction, — that gives value to this kind of 
research. And the same kind of facts, how- 

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ever, contribute to its support; as were found 
in the verification of the conclusions of Coper- 
nicus,— Nature's methods. 

And some doubt has been expressed of the 
practical utility, — even were it possible, to 
comprehend the working plan of vital energy 
in its presenting of voluntary and involuntary 
life activities. 

It appears that there are some subjects that 
require to be handled with gloves; but with 
the existing dangerous medical theories of 
persistent culture, it may require language 
that is unmistakable in its meaning to call the 
attention of the people to the calamitous edu- 
cational situation. 

This is a subject of more than common in- 
terest. It is an existing misfortune of great 
magnitude, and of national importance. And 
while in the custody of the medical profession 
as an education; the "common people" are 
largely the sufferers from neglect to provide 
the best possible means for their preservation. 

In the preparing of this small volume, I 
have sought to present important ideas in as 
few words as possible, and in such language 
that the average reader may unmistakably 
grasp the situation. A distinguished writer 

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says: " Culture, is to know the best that has 
been thought and said in the world that is of 
possible demonstration. " And I trust no one 
will accuse me of introducing u remembered 
ideas and using them as original," in my repre- 
sentation of the educational situation. 

The operative plan of vital energy provides 
a basis for the effecting of a correct solution 
of the nature of various forms of disease and 
many other human life problems. And for 
the first time in the history of the world, there 
is presented in this small volume, an interpre- 
tation of the operative plan of vital force as 
exercised in the functions of the living human 
organism ; and that can be verified by examin- 
ation. 

It was my early intention to present this 
subject more in detail in a much larger vol- 
ume,— suggesting the management of various 
forms of disease from the standpoint of the 
function of vital energy with the relations of 
cause and effect. But not being able to inter- 
est the cultured mind, I have resolved to be 
satisfied in the presenting of a synopsis of the 
situation, and await the result. And as a sug- 
gestion, I mention there should be provided 
text books for common school use, that may 

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instruct the fundamental principles and foun- 
dation plan of human life science in common 
with knowledge of other branches of natural 
science. And thus start correctly in the man- 
agement of those affairs that are concerned in 
this branch of erudition. 

The health of the nation is paramount to 
all other acquisitions and it will be recognized 
sooner or later that it is the duty of the Na- 
tional Government to superintend the pro- 
viding of proper guide books for each family 
in the interest of health preservation and man- 
agement of minor forms of disease. 



II 



CHAPTER ONE 

Foundation Plan 

ALL problems in natural science are 
presented for our recognition in 
the function of that power be it 
gravitation, electricity or vital 
power; that is operative in the 
department that is being considered. 

Thus in making research with the problem 
of human life science the study of anatomy 
and physiology is not the beginning ; we must 
seek to comprehend the working plan of that 
agency — called vital force. The life power 
that constructs the anatomy and operates the 
human organism in the exercise of voluntary 
and involuntary life functions. 

This is a subject that the cultured mind is 
reluctant to talk about, and for the reason 
that no education has been inculcated reveal- 
ing to the comprehension the elementary sit- 
uation. Ideas respecting the nature of vital 
force so nearly approximate a blank, that it is 
much like suggesting inquiry of the nature of 
the four corners of eternity. 

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Yet the operative situation is as easy to 
comprehend as is arithmetic, when one is di- 
rected to make examination of the life labor 
that is being performed. 

There is no literature in explanation of 
what constitutes the operative fundamental 
principles and operative plan of applied vital 
energy. 

While distinguished authorities allege that 
this problem is so profound that its solution 
must await the coming of future generations. 

Such conclusion is very far from being con- 
sistent as will be recognized when we examine 
the operative situation to be suggested which 
will enable the mind to think as Nature is 
doing. 

The distinction between physical force 
and vital energy, is but arbitrary, consisting 
only in the difference of the function that is 
being performed. Each representing the 
function exercised by that agency; that is 
operative in the physical and living depart- 
ment of natural science. 

Thus the nature of vital force— or vital 
energy; is no more or less than what is mani- 
fested in the life work that is being per- 
formed. Which may be revealed to our 

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comprehension in the recognition of the 
special ultimate life functions that are being 
exercised. The nature of gravitation is re- 
vealed to our comprehension in a similar 
way, — in recognition of what it does with 
material. There are scientific facts that ex- 
ist, both as material facts and in functional 
methods. 

Vital energy is not manifested by the hu- 
man organism as a one kind of power, — like 
gravitation; but as a composite agency. And 
the several divisions each perform their own 
kind of life work. Which in the aggregate 
constitutes the total of life power function, 
that constructs and operates the living or- 
ganism. 

It is not difficult to comprehend the na- 
ture of vital power— its operative method, 
when we examine the special and distinct 
kinds of life work; that are being performed 
by each of the four divisions to be described. 
Which recognition will give support to the 
interpretation, that vital force is expressed 
—or manifested as a composite agency. 

And after we distinguish between the life 
acts of each division; it may then be recog- 
nized that those divisions execute life acts 

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jointly. That is, they co-operate in the 
presenting of the more complex life func- 
tions. 

This fact of co-operation will be found 
important — and imperative to recognize; in 
aid of the solution of the many disease and 
medical problems. Together with the most 
profound problems ever presented for con- 
sideration with the affairs of life, that are 
now awaiting solution. 

In the making of research from this basis 
of suggested hypothesis, it will be necessary 
not only to describe the special kinds of life 
work that are being executed by each of the 
four divisions to be mentioned. But affix 
some especial name that may represent each 
life function; making it possible to communi- 
cate understanding^ respecting the situa- 
tion. 

The premises here suggested for exam- 
ination, constitute and include the operative 
fundamental principles of the science of hu- 
man life. A situation not of human inven- 
tion, but of possible verification from an ex- 
amination of the operative methods of the 
Universe. 

As erudition exists with us to-day, very 
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much of the education respecting the phe- 
nomena that is presented by the vital pow- 
ers; in the human life department of natural 
science; has come down to this age in the 
shape of erroneous ideas of the nature of 
things; as given interpretation by the mis- 
guided pedantry of the dark age of the 
world. 

Which ideas have been perpetuated from 
generation to generation with a persistent 
refusal to review the situation. And are 
given the support of personal influence by 
the many distinguished authorities not pru- 
dent to contradict. 

Respecting the situation of vital function, 
that distinguished authority, Henry Mauds- 
ley, M. D., F. R. C. P., says: 

"It is easy to perceive how impossible it is in the 
present state of science to come to any positive con- 
clusion in regard to the nature of vital force. This 
generation, and generations to come, will have passed 
to their everlasting rest before a discovery of the 
secret of vital activity is made. ,, 

Prof. Rudolph Virchow, in his Huxley 
Lecture delievered in London, September, 
1898, in referring to the higher organisms 
stated as follows: 

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"If they possessed but one single power which set 
all their parts in action, it would be impossible to un- 
derstand, how the special kind of activity which each 
one of these organisms exercises in its individual way 
comes about. There is here, in my opinion, only one 
solution possible. The life possessed by the higher 
organisms is not a single one." 

Dr. Lionel S. Beale, M. B., F. R. C. P., 
Lond., F. R. S., in "London Lancet," May 
24, 1896, states: 

"I am particularly desirous of directing attention 
to the question of vitality just now, because during the 
past year there have been indications of a change of 
opinion, and the prospect of obtaining a patient 
hearing is better than it has been for thirty or forty 
years. Vitality is a distinct force, and every patho- 
logic change is directly consequent upon vital action." 

I quote the following, that was a quota- 
tion in an article entitled "Life and Chem- 
istry," published in the April 28, 1905, num- 
ber of "Science." 

The writer states 

"Bunge, discussing vitalism in physiologic pro- 
cesses, said, 'Many centuries may pass over the hu- 
man race, many a thinker's brow be furrowed, and 
many a giant worker be worn out, ere even the first 
step be taken towards the solution of this problem. 

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And yet it is conceivable that a sudden flash of light 
may illumine the darkness.' Science has no impos- 
sible boundaries. i Science will continue to ask and 
to answer even bolder questions.' " 

And I repeat— the key to the situation, 
exists in the fact that vital force, vital energy 
— the human life power; that constructs and 
operates the human organism is a composite 
power and not a "single one," as also sug- 
gested by Professor Virchow;— which would 
be impossible to understand. How a "one 
power" could exercise the different kinds of 
life acts. 

And the several divisions of ultimate life 
powers— each execute a different kind of life 
labor; and those several divisions cooperate 
in the presenting of the more complex life 
functions. This situation, however, was 
not revealed as a "sudden flash of light"— 
but required many years of abstract thought 
to develop such recognition. 

That special power of the Universe called 
—vital energy, which executes life functions; 
was manifested in different ages of the 
world on the plan of evolution. Different 
kinds of life powers being given to animal 
organisms from time to time as required by 

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the different animal creations; from the 
lowest to the highest and last— the human 
organism. 

It has ever been confessed that "medical 
science" has no recognized operative funda- 
mental principles— like other departments 
of science— that can be demonstrated. That 
is, it has never been possible to understand 
the nature and operative plan of the power; 
that executes the acts that are required to 
be considered in human life problems of 
medicine and disease. While it is to be rec- 
ognized that in all departments of natural 
science, it is the operative law of the power 
—that executes the phenomena; that reveals 
to the comprehension the apparent mysteries 
of the situation. 

In the department of human life science 
there is but one kind of power, or "active 
principle" — provided, — the vital energy; 
that is operative in the presenting of human 
life phenomena. 

There has been no examination of the orig- 
inal record, as presented in Nature's method. 
No original research by modern man to dis- 
cover the method. But few of us, however, 
acquire our scientific intelligence from a first 

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reading of the book of Nature— we are edu- 
cated. And ignorant early man has long been 
the instructor in this branch of science. He 
has furnished us with many of the present 
ideas. 

With this problem of human life science as 
the situation now exists ; there being no litera- 
ture on the subject, there is no other alterna- 
tive except to examine some hypothesis to be 
presented; or await the coming of future gen- 
erations. The alleged situation, however, will 
become self evident,— like the multiplication 
table when examined. Revealing to each in- 
vestigator equal authority in ability to com- 
prehend the Divine method in the operative 
department of human life science. 

There is no historic mention of an examin- 
ation of the foundation plan of astronomic 
science, previous to the suggestion by Coper- 
nicus. The multitude for many centuries had 
accepted the interpretation of the more early 
man— without protest; that seemed to be 
verified in appearance. Reason had ever failed 
to make an attack on the situation of the 
problem. 

The science of human life development, 
provides not only for an evolution of addi- 

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tional powers from the low to higher animal 
organisms from time to time. But it is also 
apparent, that evolution provides additional 
special abilities, to some of the special divi- 
sions. Imperative to recognize in this twen- 
tieth century of scientific progression. 

That distinguished scholar, John Fiske, has 
stated: "That in resort to abstract thought 
in the investigation of natural phenomena, 
with intent to explain the situation scientifical- 
ly. The fragments of barbaric thinking are 
continually intruding unawares into the more 
modern scientific culture. A great amount of 
loose philosophy gets into our language. 

Vital energy opens up a new chapter in 
methods and events of the Universe. The in- 
tellect is being enlarged; we are living in an 
age of ideas, undergoing a mighty revolution 
in human thought." 

Scientific intelligence signifies and includes, 
a knowledge of Nature's method in the exer- 
cise of the power that is operative in the pre- 
senting of the phenomena in the several 
branches of natural science. 

Therefore, it is evident that the early as- 
tronomer before the advent of Copernicus, 
was without scientific intelligence in aid of his 

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calculations of coming events. And thus done 
his thought work from a basis of artificial 
plan. 

And medical science is taught today, with- 
out comprehension of the operative plan of 
the vital energy. That confessed postponed 
problem, awaiting the coming of future gen- 
erations for its solution. It then is evident 
that medical science as now taught; is also 
without scientific intelligence. That is, re- 
specting the function of the life power energy, 
that executes every act and makes every move 
in the game of life. Being the only operative 
"active principle." 

Consequently, the thought exercise, with re- 
lations of cause and effect; is based on an ar- 
tificial plan as will later be demonstrated. 
The world is in need of a school of thought, 
that may cultivate and develop the reasoning 
and thinking abilities. 



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CHAPTER TWO 

Four Divisions of Life Powers 

INSTINCT— when correctly defined, 
represents the first kind of animal life 
power that was exercised on the earth. 
That kind, which constructs organ- 
isms—both low and high. 
It is this division that constructs cells and 
builds animal organisms. The first organ- 
isms were so low down that they consisted of 
an aggregation of a few cells; which organ- 
isms never developed beyond that condition. 
It is as important to recognize the methods 
of science— as presented by the life powers; 
as it is to know the material facts of science. 
In the early manifestation of animal life; 
there was no other kind of life power function 
exercised. 

And with the human organisms— its entire 
make up is but a creation, from an aggrega- 
tion of similar cells ; of which organs are con- 
structed that can exercise different kinds of 
life function. 

The word— instinct, is defined in Dungli- 

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son's Medical Dictionary as follows; which is 
approximately correct: 

"The action of the living principle, whenever 
manifestly directing its operations to the health, pres- 
ervation, or production of a living frame or any 
part of such frame. Instinct is natural. Reason is 
asquired." 

Unfortunately, man has failed to recognize 
the importance in the game of life; of allow- 
ing but one word to represent but one kind of 
human life work. One kind of ultimate life 
expression. 

Consequently, this word — instinct, is used 
not only to represent the constructive life 
power; but is used to represent other kinds of 
life function. That are legitimately repre- 
sented by a different word. 

This practice has obscured that clearness 
of vision so important for a recognition of the 
operative situation. 

In illustration of the erroneous use of this 
word— there may be recognized, that the 
function of the mind called — intuition, is 
often and more frequent than otherwise — call- 
ed instinct. 

And innate intelligence is also called— in- 

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stinct. While in the schools the function of 
instinct is illustrated, by reference to the act 
of the beaver in the building of a dam. 

It is also a common practice to call that 
ability given to all animals to do things in aid 
of self preservation as being an exhibition of 
the function of instinct. While such ability is 
correctly represented in the words— innate in- 
telligence, a born knowledge in aid of self 
preservation. 

It is imperative, that when Nature has 
made distinctions in life functions; that man 
should be sufficiently generous to provide 
special names for their representation. Thus, 
unless we can recognize a practical distinction 
in operative life functions; it will be impossi- 
ble to solve the problems of human life. 

SENSATION, is the word that represents 
the second division to be considered. And is 
manifested by the entire organism. 

Sensation is a life function manifested by 
certain nerves that relate the entire human 
organism to the contact world at insensible 
distances. This is a life function, but not a 
mind function. 

This division does not express intelligence. 
It cannot think, while it may indirectly con- 

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tribute to the acquirement of intelligence— 
in the fact. That the mind may recognize 
the kind of sensation that is being experienced. 
The mind may recognize the sensation of pain 
and cold. 

Sensations are manifested of various kinds. 
Some of which may be represented by the 
name of heat, cold, hunger, nausea, pain, itch- 
ing and innumerable other expressions. Taste 
and odors are sensations. This life function 
represents conditions that enable the mind to 
have knowledge of certain facts and situations 
of importance to recognize. 

The function of sensation may experience 
both normal expressions as in health. Or it 
may experience irritable sensation in condi- 
tions of disease. The mind may recognize 
some sensations, but not all sensations. 

Having used the words— "irritable sensa- 
tion," it may be very instructive to turn to the 
dictionary and note the language that defines 
the word— "irritability." Which is but that 
situation, called irritable sensation: 

"Irritability, a power, possessed by all living, or- 
ganized bodies, of being acted upon by certain stim- 
uli, and moving responsive to stimulation. It is the 
ultimate vital property." 

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This definition represents an operative 
situation that is not clearly illustrated; and 
that will be important to examine later. 
Thus while not practically instructive to con- 
sider at this time. Yet a brief reference to 
this language is important when consider- 
ing this function of sensation. 

Irritability, is a no different kind of life 
function; distinct from sensation. It signi- 
fies irritable sensation— no more, no less. 

This life function has mention of being— 
"The ultimate vital property." 

The word— "The," in this connection 
would seem to indicate, that there was but 
one kind of life function, entitled to be rep- 
resented as an "ultimate vital property." 

As a matter of scientific fact, however, 
there are four kinds of special functions; 
each entitled to be represented as being an 
"ultimate vital property." 

That is, each of the four vital properties, 
execute a kind of life function the most re- 
mote of possible recognition. Those four 
words represent the beginning of special 
kinds of human life function. 

Thus "irritability"— is but a pathologic 
manifestation, of the ultimate vital property 

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of sensation. 

The word sensation, is not only used to 
represent relations of the organism to the 
contact world in the experience of feeling- 
touch. But is erroneously used to represent 
the functions of the mind. 

That is, incidents that occasion astonish- 
ment and amusement, are said to have 
caused a great sensation with a multitude of 
people. This custom by the public press 
and common usage is of daily mention. 
Thus concealing from recognition the scien- 
tific and true significance of such word; in 
the representing of a special function, and 
its relations with the many problems of life. 

CONTRACTILITY, the third division 
of mention of ultimate life property. Is 
that life function exercised by the muscles, 
in an alternate contraction and relaxation of 
muscular fibre. Thus affording possibility 
for the execution of both voluntary and in- 
voluntary motion. 

Thus function constitutes the animal 
strength property of life. And is suscepti- 
ble of much cultivation and development. 
And is manifested in a remarkable degree in 
some of the small insect organisms and with 

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the jumping field mouse and kangaroo. 

The two mentioned divisions of life func- 
tion—sensation and contractility, may be 
considered as twin endowments-given to ani- 
mal organisms at the same time, as addi- 
tional life powers. 

That is, they are each dependent on the 
other for their expression; in evidence of an 
existing involuntary life function. Which 
will be mentioned later in the name of Co- 
operation. 

Some of the low animal organisms have 
but three kinds of ultimate life powers. 
There was life on the earth for a long 
period, before there was any manifestation 
of mind. 

SENSIBILITY, the fourth division of 
mention. The mind division of life prop- 
erty, is entitled to the distinction of being 
both a mind and a life function. A quality 
not given to any other division. The other 
divisions being life functions. 

The word— sensibility in this connection, 
does not signify — ability to exercise good 
sense. But simply ability to exercise mind 
function. 

This division, unlike that of sensation— 
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that relates the entire organism to the con- 
tact world at insensible distances. Relates 
the individual to the entire universe— at all 
distances; and is manifested only by the 
brain. 

In medical literature, however, the ex- 
tremities and various parts of the body, are 
given credit for— the exercise of the func- 
tion of sensibility. But medical literature 
does not teach the science of human life. It 
is imperative in the interest of a correct idea 
of the situation; that the reader now deter- 
mine—whether or not; it is legitimate in the 
interests of science, to recognize that each 
kind of life work performed; is entitled to 
be represented by a special name with the 
description of the ultimate life function that 
is exercised. That is, do life function facts 
—contribute support for such distinction? 

The words— instinct, sensation, contractil- 
ity and sensibility; are not of new coinage 
and application to the affairs of human life. 
But those words have been used so inter- 
changeably, as to conceal from recognition 
a clear idea of the operative situation that 
is legitimately represented by such names. 

It has not been recognized in human life 
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affairs; that each of the four words can 
represent but one kind of life work. 

Neither of those named divisions can do 
the life work of any other division. Each 
is restricted to the performing of its own 
kind of life function. And each word in rep- 
resentation of such divisions is of equal 
practical significance; as are the words— di- 
gestion and circulation. They mean some- 
thing, contributory to a comprehension of 
the operative plan and nature of vital force 
—the life power. The postponed problem. 

Provided the fact is accepted— which 
may be verified by examination; that the 
four mentioned divisions of life powers 
each perform a life labor so distinct, as to be 
entitled to representation by a special name. 
It will constitute a recognition that vital 
energy as manifested by the human organ- 
ism, must be accepted as being a composite 
power. 

And it is this fact of possible verification, 
that provides the first key of practical appli- 
cation in aid of the solution of the nature of 
vital force. Constituting the operative fund- 
amental principles of the science of human 
life. 

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"The secret of vital activity— the nature 
of vital force,"— that postponed problem of 
mention by Dr. Henry Maudsley, is no dif- 
ferent kind of fact; unlike the life work rep- 
resented in the function of the four divisions 
of ultimate life powers. Together with what 
is done as a more complex life act; by the 
cooperation of the four divisions of active 
vital principles. 

The nature of vital force— that postponed 
problem, which distinguished authorities have 
relegated to future generations for its solu- 
tion. Is plainly revealed to the comprehen- 
sion in the recognition of the special kind of 
life work, executed by each of the four men- 
tioned divisions of ultimate "active vital prin- 
ciple" as here described. Together with the 
life work that is jointly executed by those sev- 
eral divisions in the name of — cooperation. 

Those special kinds of ultimate life acts 
and their cooperation— in the aggregate, 
represent in total; the working plan of the life 
power energy, as manifested from the rela- 
tions of course and effect. 

Thus those unmistakable facts of life power 
function, that are not of possible supported 
contradiction in their significance; will per- 

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suade to the recognition that vital energy— 
the human life power, as manifested by the 
living organism, must be accepted as a com- 
posite power. And when clearly understood 
in its operative method, contributes to the so- 
lution and comprehension of the many now 
confessed unsolved disease and medical prob- 
lems in association with the affairs of human 
life. 

In this thought research to discover the op- 
erative fundamental principles of human life 
science,— together with what is called medical 
science ; we are required to recognize the fact, 
that the operative vital energy — the human 
life power; is the only "active principle" — 
that acts and produces "results" from the re- 
lations of material medicine and the causes of 
disease; that may easily be recognized in the 
joint life functions exercised with the relations 
of cause and effect, in the name of —Cooper- 
ation. 

Thus the developed "results" from the 
relations of material medicine and the causes 
of disease; being all produced by the action of 
"active vital principles." It then becomes im- 
perative in aid of a most successful manage- 
ment of disease; that a comprehension be de- 

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veloped— in recognition, of the working plan 
of the human life powers. Such agency being 
the only kind of power— the only kind of 
"active principle"— concerned and opera- 
tive, in the affairs of human life; that can 
produce "results" from the relations of 
causation. 



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Cooperation 

EACH division of special kind of ul- 
timate life function, in addition to 
the performing of its own kind 
of life labor; will cooperate in 
joint action with other divisions 
and execute more complex life functions. 

Which kind of incident is illustrated in the 
exercise of voluntary motion. The mind divi- 
sion, uses the contractile division. Each divi- 
sion taking part,— the mind directs, and the 
contractile executes— by the use of the 
muscles. 

The cooperation of those distinct divisions 
of life function, enable us to solve many hu- 
man life problems not otherwise approach- 
able. 

The exercise of involuntary motion— invol- 
untary action, is also a joint act of coopera- 
tion; and is executed by the cooperation of the 
sensation division— with the contractile. 

Thus voluntary motion is exercised in re- 
sponse to the mind; while involuntary motion 

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or action— is exercised, in response to a pre- 
vious sensation. 

There is no other way provided in Nature 
for the development and exercise of involun- 
tary life acts; and from all kinds of causes and 
relations— except by such cooperation. That 
is, some kind of sensation must first be made 
to exist — and in response to which, involun- 
tary life acts are exercised. 

All life acts are either voluntary or involun- 
tary. And all involuntary acts are life acts, 
executed by the vital power. No other kind 
of power, or "active principle" can act and 
operate the machinery of human life. 

And this mention of cooperative function 
by the several divisions of distinct kinds of ul- 
timate life powers; constitutes the Divine 
method provided for the operating of the liv- 
ing human organism in its voluntary and au- 
tomatic activities. 

It is of special importance to clearly under- 
stand in the beginning; that with the human 
organism as a living machine. The applica- 
tion of the running power is operative on that 
plan; by the cooperation of distinct kinds of 
life power for the exercise of voluntary and 
involuntary action. And unless we recognize 

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the practical distinction and application of the 
function of the several divisions, and their 
cooperation; it will not be possible to solve 
and comprehend the problems of life. 

Involuntary life acts and automatic life ac- 
tion; are one and the same kind of incident. 
And are executed by the function of the coop- 
erate life powers of — sensation and contrac- 
tility. 

There has been no interpretation of the na- 
ture of things during the last ten centuries; 
that will compare in scientific value and im- 
portance with this one practical fact of sci- 
ence. That all involuntary action manifested 
by the living human organism ; is made to ex- 
ist from the cooperative function of— sensa- 
tion and contractility. 

No other kind of "active principle" takes 
part in the presenting of involuntary acts; not- 
withstanding that it has long been taught and 
accepted that "active medical principles" — or 
medical powers, are responsible for many in- 
voluntary actions. 

All sensation is made to exist from some 
kind of contact relation. Sensation being that 
life principle, that relates the organism to the 
contact world. 

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This interpretation of the nature of things, 
—of possible and easy demonstration. Sug- 
gests a revolution of thought of practical util- 
ity. Like the change in the mind; of the cen- 
tral orb of the solar system. It is in recog- 
nition that the "wheels of life" turn in a dif- 
ferent direction from what has long been 
taught and accepted. 

It has ever been taught that the cause of 
disease was active. That an "active cause of 
disease"— acted; and thus presented the dis- 
turbance called disease. And that an "active 
medical principle" was in association with 
material medicine — that acted, and produced 
the results from medicinal relations. 

But in accordance with the operative prin- 
ciples of life science, which is the supreme au- 
thority. The cause of disease is passive. And 
material medicine is passive, — neither have 
"active principles." Their contact— causes 
some kind of irritable sensation; and in re- 
sponse to which, some kind of involuntary life 
action is exercised as a result of their contact 
relation. 

Education and conclusion to the contrary; 
is no match with the nature of things. As 
before mentioned, there is only one way pro- 

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vided for the development of involuntary 
action with the living human organism. And 
that is, in response to a previous sensation; 
and in this instance, caused by the contact,— 
of the cause of disease and material medi- 
cine. 

It is this interpretation of the operative 
situation; that furnishes another key to the 
complex lock, making it possible to reveal 
to the comprehension the many confessed 
mysteries of human life problems. 

I will illustrate how the cause of disease 
—produces disease. And the modus oper- 
andi of material medicine; that will be con- 
sidered more complete in a future chapter. 

Here is an alleged situation for the wis- 
dom of this generation to consider— in the 
inquiry: How does the cause of disease, 
produce disease? Does the cause of disease 
act— or is it passive? Or by its contact 
cause irritable sensation,— in response to 
which, the involuntary life power does the 
acting; presenting that pathologic disturb- 
ance called active disease? 

Unless the medical profession can support 
a contradiction of the alleged working plan 
of vital force, the teaching of medical science 

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must experience a revolution; like that ef- 
fected in the astronomic department, after 
the discovery that the sun was the central 
orb. 

The automatic action of the heart is main- 
tained by the cooperation of the sensation— 
with the contractile division of life power. 
The involuntary heart action— being exer- 
cised, in response to a previous sensation. 
Thus a repeated alternation of the sensation, 
and the contraction of muscles. 

The exercise of the function of respira- 
tion may be voluntary and involuntary. The 
sensation division cooperates with the con- 
tractile—in the exercise of the automatic. 
While the mind division cooperates with the 
contractile— in the exercise of voluntary res- 
piration. The same muscles being used. 
Please observe the distinction. 

The foundation plan of the science of hu- 
man life as mentioned in the exercise of the 
four divisions of distinct kinds of function; 
together with their cooperation. Provides 
for the solution of many disease problems, 
their explanation, comprehsension and 
demonstration. And those four divisions 
may exercise both, physiologic and patho- 

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logic action. 

The cooperative feature of the situation, 
is recognizable in a large proportion of life 
problems. The mind may acquire intelli- 
gence directly. And also may acquire intel- 
ligence indirectly; in cooperation with the 
sensation. The fingers of the blind enable 
them to read and acquire intelligence respect- 
ing forms. Distinct kinds of powers— and 
their cooperation, must ever be recognized in 
the presenting of life incidents. 

The function of sensation may experi- 
ence normal expression, in the conditions of 
health. And experience irritable sensation 
in association with disease. 

The sensation division — irritable sensa- 
tion, may cooperate with instinct; in the con- 
struction of malignant growth— cancer. 
Such cooperation being a pathologic vital act 
by each division. 

It is unmistakeable that malignant growth 
often succeeds to some kind of mechanical 
injury, perhaps a blow which produces a 
previous irritable sensation. A prolonged 
irritation of some tissues, is often attended 
with subsequent malignant growth. It is the 
cooperation of irritable sensation, with the 

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constructive power— instinct. That is re- 
sponsible for the anatomical product called 
— cancer. The causes of disease — have no 
other relation, than to cause irritable sensa- 
tions. And the involuntary life power de- 
velops the "result." 

But why it is that irritable sensation- 
produced by the same means with one per- 
son, and not be succeeded by malignant tis- 
sue; while with some other person— such re- 
sult will develop; will constitute a problem 
that will long remain unsolved. The causes 
of organic disease— do not act, but cause ir- 
ritable sensation and thus pervert the nor- 
mal function of organization. 

There is no specific — no one kind of cause 
for malignant growth; but various causes 
may produce that quality of irritable sensa- 
tion—irritability; that interferes with the 
constructive cell function of instinct. Thus 
it may be accepted that irritation— is the im- 
mediate cause of malignant growth. 

The disease called tuberculosis is of near 
kin to cancer. The tubercle is a perverted 
organization of cell structure, forming a 
growth of nodulated tissue distributed over 
more or less territory. That may break 

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down and be removed more or less by ex- 
pectoration. The perverted cell structure is 
the immediate result of irritation, that may 
be produced by various causes. But all 
chronic fatal lung disease is not tuberculosis. 

When perverted cell structure is devel- 
oped in different parts of the body, it is now 
called tuberculosis; but was formerly called 
infiltrated cancer. 

Again referring to the working plan of 
the vital energies and their cooperative func- 
tion. It seems a strange fact perpetuated to 
this twentieth century; that persistent re- 
search has ever failed to recognize that vital 
power is the only "active principle" that can 
operate the machinery of human life. 

Thus even while using the words instinct, 
sensation and sensibility as life functions; 
the mind has failed to attach any special sig- 
nificance in their application to the affairs of 
life. Has failed to develop a comprehen- 
sion of the foundation plan of human life 
science. 

In illustration, what progress could be 
made in the study of physiology, provided 
the words secretion, excretion, circulation 
and respiration, were applied with similar in- 

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terchange in their application to the func- 
tions of life? 

What success could be achieved in the so- 
lution of mathematical problems, provided 
no distinction was recognized in the applica- 
tion and practical significance of the words 
subtraction, multiplication and division? 

There are two singular facts in associa- 
tion with the teaching of human life prob- 
lems. Intelligent man has ever failed to 
recognize and give credit to the function of 
an involuntary life power; as being concern- 
ed in the presenting of phenomena in dis- 
ease situations, and with medical relations. 

And he has given credit and acceptance, 
to an existing power in association with ma- 
terial medicine; represented as an "active 
medical principle." That may be introduced 
from without and temporarily take part in 
the operating of the living human organism. 

In other words, it is recognized and 
taught, that two kinds of power are pro- 
vided by Divine wisdom; for the operating 
of the machinery of the human organism. 
Active vital principle, and "active medical 
principles. " 

This idea was born of ancient man in the 
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dark ages long ago; and has been perpetu- 
ated to our generation without protest. Thus 
age— together with the personal influence of 
authorities; has made "active medical prin- 
ciple," an alleged, established principle of 
science. While as a matter of fact, the in- 
cident is quite similar to the Established 
fact," for twelve centuries; that the sun re- 
volved around the earth. A human inven- 
tion to bridge over a chasm, of the unre- 
vealed nature of things. 

With the many branches of education in 
this age of reputed intelligence, none are so 
deficient of practical utility; as that education 
which should provide for the preservation of 
human life. 

Medical science education of today, is in 
the same situation as the early astronomic — 
before the advent of Copernicus. Having a 
multitude of optical scientific facts; but with- 
out knowledge of the scientific method of the 
operative power that produces the facts. 

Vital energy is the only operative power in 
the animal kingdom. And there is not a 
school in the world that teaches the operative 
plan of this significant power of the Universe; 
the power that constructs and operates animal 

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organism in their exercise of voluntary and 
involuntary activities. 

The research today, is to discover imagin- 
ary medical powers, u active medical princi- 
ples," that will do the correct thing on which 
the practitioner can depend. The public and 
private press is diligently and perseveringly, 
cultivating the idea of expectant utility of 
some newly discovered medical power. 

Thus in place of an education that will pro- 
tect against designing imposition,— the people 
are in daily expectation of an announcement 
of a wonderful medical discovery. Thus pre- 
paring them to become the easy dupes of the 
most unscrupulous beings on the face of the 
earth. Who have discovered an alleged rem- 
edy for the cure of an incurable disease— by 
any other means, except in their remedy; until 
the last dollar is gone and charity comes to the 
relief of the victim. 

No intellect could support a contradiction 
of the interpretations by Copernicus and Kep- 
ler; because their idea of the situation was of 
possible demonstration. And no intellect can 
support a contradiction of the here mentioned 
interpretation of the working plan of vital en- 
ergy—for the same reason. That the alleged 

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situation is of possible and easy demonstra- 
tion. 

The present erroneous teaching of the oper- 
ative relations of— cause and effect; is re- 
sponsible for the untimely death of many 
thousands of the human race annually. I 
make this statement in the interests of a suf- 
fering people who are helpless victims of an 
erroneous education. The future welfare of 
our nation is dependent on a more profound 
exercise of thought and reason. The world 
of intellect is urgently making demands on 
the comprehension, for a better understanding 
of the nature of things. 

The life power— the vital energy is a 
reality. And is exercised in accordance with 
a provided law of method that is equally as 
fixed and positive as the laws of the force of 
gravitation. 

And the question may be asked whether 
a knowledge of the working plan of the life 
power will be contributory to a more suc- 
cessful management of disease. Or merely 
a revelation in support of intellectual pride? 

But the practical fact is before us to con- 
sider, that vital energy is the only operative 
power; that presents "results" from the re- 

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lations of cause and effect. Thus with this 
kind of knowledge, the physician may regu- 
late and supply — that special environment; 
enabling this power to have better oppor- 
tunity to restore normal function in recovery 
from disease. 

Man cannot supply "active principle"— 
or power, but is restricted in all power fea- 
tures of the existing situation; to the indi- 
rect guiding of the involuntary life power. 

The foregoing revelations of the operative 
plan of vital energy— of easy recognition, 
will enable the reader to recognize the au- 
thority and source of support; that contrib- 
utes to the solution of the problems of men- 
tion in the succeeding chapters. 



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CHAPTER FOUR 

Disease 

A KNOWLEDGE of the law of 
gravitation revealed the location 
of the planet Neptune. And the 
law of vital energy defines the 
operative situation of the dis- 
turbance called disease. There being but one 
kind of u active principle" that operates the 
machinery of life; it then becomes self evident 
that while physiologic vital action presents 
the condition of health; that pathologic vital 
action must also execute the disturbance called 
disease. 

That is, pathologic vital action— and active 
disease, are one and the same kind of incident. 
Disease is not a something done by the 
cause. Disease is not an incident to be rep- 
resented ; as the cause of disease making an at- 
tack on the human organism. 

The cause of disease — is passive, like a 
boulder on a railroad track, which constitutes 
a cause of railroad disease. The derailing of 
the cars constitutes the active disease— the 
pathologic power action. 

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Active disease is involuntary pathologic 
vital action; thus exercised from relations of 
a cause. The cause— like the boulder on the 
track, interferes with the harmonious action 
of the vital power that is operating the ma- 
chine of life. 

Thus in accordance with the law of cause 
and effect, with the function of vital power. 
The cause of disease by its presence,— causes 
irritable sensation; in response to which 
pathologic vital action is exercised, which in 
itself constitutes the active disease. 

It is instructive to ever keep in mind that 
only one way is provided in Nature, for the 
development of involuntary life action. And 
that being in response to a previous existing 
sensation. 

Thus the law of the relation of a cause,— 
that occasions results; makes it plain that the 
cause of disease is passive. Being certain ma- 
terial in the wrong place— like the boulder; 
thus obstructing the normal function of the 
life power. 

It has long been accepted that some mys- 
terious "active principle" was in association 
with the cause, that— acted. While as a sci- 
entific fact, the relation of the cause of dis- 

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ease— is a relation; that causes irritable sen- 
sation. Nothing different. 

All active principles— are vital energies. 
And a new form of disease— signifies, that 
new causes have been introduced within the 
human organism. 

With the problem of disease— that com- 
pound life function, represented in the name 
of cooperation— is recognized in the fact; 
that the cause first relates to the sensation, and 
is attended with a subsequent involuntary 
vital action ; which is the active disease. 

First ideas with scientific problems should 
be correct ideas. And it is important that 
the idea long entertained, that the cause of 
disease does something— should be eliminated. 

It is sometimes found as difficult to escape 
from an erroneous idea, that has long been 
given support by distinguished authorities ; as 
it would be to eliminate superstition with the 
ignorant. 

The great and overwhelming idea that has 
long turned the educational world upside 
down— even for centuries— exists in the ac- 
ceptance that a cause of vital disturbance, has 
an associate power; that acts and produces the 
disturbance. In other words, that two kinds 

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of "active principle" operate the living or- 
ganism. 

With active disease, there is a disturb- 
ance that may be recognized by the obser- 
vation of a second person; while there may 
be a morbid condition of the sensation, with 
an experience of much misery by the one af- 
flicted; of which a second person can have 
no knowledge, but is required to accept the 
testimony of the one having the experience. 

Each of the four divisions of ultimate vi- 
tal function, may take the leading part in 
pathologic disturbance. 

The sensibility may become insane. The 
sensation, may experience extreme and dan- 
gerous irritability and pain. The contractil- 
ity, may exercise convulsive action until ex- 
haustion and death. The instinct, may con- 
struct malignant tissue. The law of the re- 
lation of things will throw some special light 
on the treatment of tuberculosis and insanity, 
that does not yet appear to be recognized. 

With some forms of disease the leading 
indication consists in taking care of the 
causes, their destruction or elimination. 
While with other forms, it becomes neces- 
sary to control— diminish, or change the 

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patholigic vital action. And with the nerv- 
ous form, to restore normal sensation. 

A distinguished physician makes the state- 
ment: "That the cause of disease may be 
removed; yet the disease continues. n 

Such incident has support in the fact that 
the primary cause of disease, is not alone re- 
sponsible for the continuance of disease. 
That is, secondary causes come into the sit- 
uation; that are responsible for both the con- 
tinuance and severity of pathologic disturb- 
ance. 

In this direction of research we have be- 
fore us a Divine living machine, having a 
life power ability to construct itself. And 
that may exercise both voluntary and in- 
voluntary action; together with an intellect- 
ual attachment that can survey, and compre- 
hend the working plan of those powers 
which execute the highest and most compli- 
cated function among the creations of the 
Universe. 



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CHAPTER FIVE 

Causes of Disease 

DISEASE and the causes are so 
related that it is difficult to 
separate the subjects; thus 
some repetition of the previ- 
ous chapter may appear in the 
mention of causes. 

Whatever may cause irritable sensation, 
and of such degree as to be succeeded by 
pathologic involuntary vital action, is in it- 
self a cause of disease. That is, all causes 
of disease are passive— they do not act; and 
have no other relation than to cause irritable 
sensation from their contact. Nothing 
more— nothing different. 

That is, the pathologic involuntary vital 
action that succeeds to the previous irritable 
sensation; constitutes the active disease. 

Food material in too large quantity, or 
of inferior quality; may be a cause of dis- 
ease. And water that is too hot, or too cold; 
may be a primary cause of disease. And 
also a cause may exist in the products of 
chemical change— with undigested food. 

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The various kinds, qualities, and quanti- 
ties of material, that will cause irritable sen- 
sation are innumerable; and of no practical 
advantage to mention. While it is very im- 
portant, to have a correct idea respecting 
how the cause of disease— relates to the pro- 
duction of disease. 

Which situation may be briefly expressed in 
the language; that the cause,— causes irritable 
sensation. In response to which, pathologic 
involuntary vital action is exercised— which 
constitutes active disease. 

The foregoing statement of the situation 
is of greatest importance to examine. Which 
is in substitution of the prevalent idea; that 
has long been accepted. That disease was a 
condition produced by the action of the 
cause. That the cause made an attack on 
the human organism. 

Whatever may be the primary cause of 
disease, — secondary causes sooner or later 
will develop within. Existing as pathologic 
morbid products, chemical changes with such 
products that may constitute blood poison. 
In the management of disease there are two 
fundamental facts to be recognized;— the 
prevention of the causes, and the guiding of 

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the involuntary life powers. 

Physiologic vital action— all things bal- 
anced; contributes to the maintaining of a 
normal temperature of the blood. While 
pathologic vital action may develop a tem- 
perature constituting a secondary cause; 
that is of dangerous relations. 

And notwithstanding, that such tempera- 
ture is the result of a disease process, at the 
same time such increased temperature con- 
stitutes a secondary cause of disease ; that di- 
rectly proves fatal to many thousands of hu- 
man lives annually. 

A blood temperature of 105 is far more 
dangerous than four million microbes in im- 
mediate association. This statement is sup- 
ported by the law of microbe relations with 
cause and effect when the microbes are de- 
veloped within the organism. 

The vital energies perform normal func- 
tion, only within certain limits of blood tem- 
perature. A temperature either too hot or 
too cold, will soon constitute an environment 
of serious relations. 

It is often,— very often, the secondary 
causes that are responsible for the continu- 
ance and severity of disease; and also that 

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destroy life. While the secondary cause- 
existing in an increased temperature of the 
blood, is largely ignored in the management 
of disease. 

The language often used, "That a new dis- 
ease has been brought to our shores," fails 
to convey a clear idea of the situation. It is 
the causes of disease that are migratory. 

I trust the reader will excuse my neglect of 
mention of the alleged microbe cause, among 
the many causes of disease. It will require an 
entire chapter to do justice to the microbe, 
which is a revelation in itself. 

The people are awakening to the recog- 
nition that all possible means for a more suc- 
cessful management of disease, has not been 
revealed to the comprehension. Thus when 
the operative situation is correctly understood, 
the physician and others may often take ad- 
vantage of fleeting opportunities, that will 
not again be presented for the preservation of 
human life. 

Our national government has recognized 
the wisdom of enacting a pure food law. 
While a sanitary law that can be enforced 
providing for the employment of officers in 
every town and city, to inspect— without com- 

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plaint; residences and surroundings and give 
instructions how to protect and escape from 
the filth cause of disease; will sooner or later 
be recognized as being of great value. 

When the people awaken to the importance 
of such provisions, Congress will be requested 
to provide relief. It is the duty of our na- 
tional government in the interests of all peo- 
ple to provide for the health of the nation. 

A free country don't mean the right for one 
to allow filth to jeopardize their own lives, 
and also their neighbors. Boards of Health, 
should be aggressive, rather than wait for 
complaint as is now provided. 

Again referring to the cause of cancer. 
Thus when considering all disease problems 
from the basis of action by the composite 
cooperative life powers, with both functional 
and organic disease. We must not ignore 
the fact the causes of disease have no other 
relation, than the producing of irritable sen- 
sation. All causes are passive— they do not 
act, while the involuntary life power pre- 
sents the sequences. 

Thus the practical distinction between the 
function of synthetic organization of nor- 
mal, and pathologic cell structure; is found 

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in an associate environment of irritable sen- 
sation. An existing condition, that may be 
produced by a variety of remote causes. 

This interpretation of the cancer prob- 
lem may be worthy of examination by the 
Regents of the Columbian University of 
New York, who are requested and further 
persuaded — by a gift of one million dollars, 
to make research for the acquiring of a bet- 
ter knowledge of the nature and cause of 
cancer. 

The first problem to solve, however, is 
the operative plan of the fundamental prin- 
ciples of the science of human life— the life 
power function; that provides such possi- 
bility of construction of pathologic tissue. 



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CHAPTER SIX 
Contagious Disease 

THIS form of disease being devel- 
oped from the relations of a 
specific virus cause requires that 
it be considered in a separate 
chapter. 
And with this form of disease the alleged 
microbe relation may be found quite different 
from what has been represented. There may 
be some error discovered. 

Some forms of contagious disease are non- 
recurrent, while others may be repeated. And 
there must be— a reason, for such distinctions. 
And such fact of distinction may be found in 
association with the production of the special 
virus cause. 

When being confronted with any problem 
in natural science the modern view of the sit- 
uation suggests. What hypothesis can be con- 
structed that will admit of an explanation,— 
that can be verified with unmistakable facts? 
Thus it may be instructive to assume and 
then examine the circumstantial evidence and 

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facts ; that may contribute support to the fol- 
lowing hypothesis of the situation. Thus I 
will allege that with all forms of contagious 
disease the special virus of contagion is pro- 
duced as a result of pathologic vital action. 
And also the reason why some forms of con- 
tagious disease are non-recurrent; is simply 
because the human organism can seldom pro- 
duce such virus but once in a life time. 

Therefore, it will be of no scientific value 
to connect the microbe with the situation, until 
we get further advanced along the pathway 
of inquiry. While it may appear later, that 
the microbe has been charged with a greater 
misdemeanor than can be proved. 

Such forms of disease are called contag- 
ious, because it may be demonstrated that the 
special virus of one human organism; will 
cause similar disease to develop in a second 
organism. As may be illustrated with the 
disease small pox. 

And in the alleged fact that with small pox; 
that such virus can be produced but once in a 
life time; will constitute the reason why such 
form of disease is non-recurrent. 

Reason is now and then of value, even when 
considering science problems. Yet, there are 

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practical facts to be considered. And I will 
inquire, which is the most probable. That 
the simple cell organism of the microbe can 
produce independent of itself— a virus. Or, 
that the human organism a more complex or- 
ganism, can produce such virus? 

And while such comparison is but an exhi- 
bition of a feature of rational philosophy; 
there may be practical facts discovered, that 
will give support to such philosophy. 

That such virus cause of contagious dis- 
ease is made to exist in some way,— no one 
will care to contradict. But how T is it pro- 
duced? Which is the more rational inference 
—were we to depend on inference ? 

The consensus of opinion by distinguished 
authorities gives credit to the microbe. While 
the facts and associations to be later mention- 
ed in this problem; appear to be overwhelm- 
ingly in contradiction of such conclusion. 

But in the fact, that the general public and 
a very large majority of accepted distinguish- 
ed authorities in the field of medical science, 
are committed to the acceptance that the mi- 
crobe is the producer of such virus cause of 
disease; makes it imperative that progress in 
contradiction be made slow. With the wheels 

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securely blocked in each onward movement 
in the attempt to show, that the microbe is but 
the carrier of the cause,— and not the pro- 
ducer. With non-recurrent contagious dis- 
ease,— is it not difficult— extremely difficult; 
to understand why it is, that the same kind 
of special microbe alleged to have produced 
such virus cause last year; cannot produce a 
similar cause for the same disease; with the 
same individual— next year? 

Thus with non-recurrent contagious disease 
can the explanation of such fact, be found to 
exist; simply because that kind of microbe— 
not the same microbe— cannot produce such 
virus when residing in a human organism that 
has once experienced such disease? Is it not 
more in harmony with rational reason; that 
some other explanation may better fit the facts 
of the situation? 

Is not the other alternative the true situa- 
tion. That the human organism cannot pro- 
duce such pathologic product but once in a 
life time ? 

Now provided we infer— and perhaps cor- 
rectly; that the human organism produces the 
special virus cause of contagious disease. And 
that the micro-organism is constructed from 

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such virus ; and thus the microbe becomes only 
a carrier of such virus ; when transferred to a 
second human organism. 

Then the entire situation would be more in 
harmony with a reasonable solution of the 
problem. And M. Pasteur, said: u That the 
virulency of the microbe is dependent on the 
quality of the material from which it was con- 
structed." 

It is reasonable to infer, that much caution 
would prevail in the forming of a conclusion. 
He made numerous experiments and for a 
long time ; and thus must have found practical 
facts for the support of such conclusion. 

And such conclusion is also further verified 
by those who of more recent date have made 
experiment with the culture of special mi- 
crobes. And who make report that such mi- 
crobe when being provided with a different 
food material will soon cease to be patho- 
genetic,— no longer a cause of such special 
form of disease, from which the microbe was 
removed. Such facts mean something. 

And is it not more consistent— and more 
easily understood, and also in harmony with 
the statement of M. Pasteur; that it is the 
material of which the microbe is constructed, 

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that constitutes the virus. Rather than to in- 
fer that the microbe may "create" a material 
independent of itself. That may be called a se- 
cretion or excretion that constitutes the virus? 

It may be instructive also to consider— 
the order of events, that are later presented 
respecting which means of supply of virus, 
is best supported with facts. Thus when 
small pox virus microbes are transplanted to 
a second human organism, to an organism 
that has never experienced such disease. 
This second organism will be afflicted with 
similar disease. 

Then what next? This second organism 
sooner or later can no longer convey the 
cause of such disease to a third person. 
What is the reason? 

The early existing microbes of this special 
kind— have not perished. They are plenti- 
ful in this organism just recovering from dis- 
ease. Have they lost their ability to longer 
produce such virus? 

Or is it true, that no virus food material 
is longer being produced by the pathologic 
vital action of the human organism; that 
makes it possible for such microbe to be 
constructed form a virus material? 

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If not so, why cannot the disease cause of 
small pox be communicated, from number 
two individual to the third person? 

Can such mystery and situation be made 
to exist from microbe responsibility. Or is 
it dependent on some peculiarity of the hu- 
man organism? 

Is it not true, that the human organism 
has got to its limit, in the production of such 
virus with this form of non-recurrent con- 
tagious disease? 

I claim that it is true, that the human or- 
ganism by some kind of pathologic vital ac- 
tion, constructs the virus of contagious dis- 
ease. And the reason why some forms of 
contagious disease are non-recurrent; is be- 
cause such virus cannot be constructed but 
once in a life time. 

That is, such pathologic vital process has 
got to its limit in the production of such virus 
with the organism number two; and can no 
longer communicate the cause of small pox 
to another individual, — microbe or no mi- 
crobe. 

Can the well known fact, that a person 
having small pox; and after a certain period 
of time, can no longer convey the cause of 

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such disease to a second individual, — be ex- 
plained differently? Who will answer? 

The germ theory of disease is plunged 
into greater inconsistency in the alleged sit- 
uation, that a microbe of slightly different 
form— or that cluster differently, as revealed 
by the microscope; has ability to create a 
different kind of virus, having a different 
power. That constitutes an operative cause ; 
for a different kind of contagious disease. 

This perverted idea of the nature of the 
situation,— has its apparent support in the 
one fact; that microbes when removed from 
the several forms of contagious disease, and 
transferred to an organism that has never 
experienced such disturbance. The second 
organism will be afflicted with similar dis- 
ease; and the microscope revealing a differ- 
ent form of the special microbe, with differ- 
ent forms of disease, has persuaded to this 
acceptance. That a microbe of different 
shape— construct a virus of distinct quality; 
that acts and produces a different kind of 
contagious disease. 

In other words, that the kind of contagi- 
ous disease— is dependent on the shape of 
the microbe. 

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In mythology, it is represented that "At- 
las" supports the globe on his shoulders. 
While modern discovery makes the claim 
that different forms of disease, are depend- 
ent on the shape of a microbe. And on 
whose shoulders all the responsibility is 
placed. 

That is, each kind of microbe, it is al- 
leged; secretes a different virus— having a 
different kind of power; that acts and pre- 
sents distinct kinds of disease. 

Of recent date, I have read reports of dis- 
ease situations where the physician is puz- 
zled in not knowing what to do next; "from 
inability to recognize with what kind of mi- 
crobe he is required to contend." 

In palliation of this alleged situation it 
should be recognized that medical science 
reason, is not governed by the same rules as 
with other departments of natural science. 
But is simply a condition— existing as a con- 
clusion; having the support of distinguished 
authorities, not prudent for any other de- 
partment of erudition to contradict. Medi- 
cal science education does not make a speci- 
alty of persuasion for the cultivation of 
thought and reason; in the training of an 

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idea to its source for a support. But more 
largely in the recognition of what the "au- 
thorities" may accept as a conclusion. 

It was during the sixth century that his- 
toric mention is made of the first application 
of philosophic reason to medical and disease 
problems. And such factor of research in 
aid of scientific intelligence, has not seemed 
to keep pace along the path of time as a 
peer with conclusion. 

One disease problem correctly understood, 
is as instructive as a score of problems of a 
similar kind. 

The special contagious disease microbe, is 
of no harm to that human organism in which 
it is constructed. When the special virus is 
no longer produced, such microbe is no long- 
er pathogenetic. But such micro-organism 
bottles up the special virus; thus giving it a 
prolonged existence and protection against 
decomposition and chemical change. 

And the stability of such special virus is 
certainly prolonged, by the life power of a 
micro-organism. Thus affording possibility 
of its longer existence ; and thus greater possi- 
bility of its being conveyed to other human 
organisms, where it might be considered as an 

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invading foe; were it a foe, rather than a 
cause of vital disturbance by the second or- 
ganism. 

In the second human organism, such mi- 
crobe is not the immediate parent of mil- 
lions. But simply a cause, for the develop- 
ment of pathologic vital action; that pro- 
duces a virus food material for the construc- 
tion of millions. And also furnishing a virus 
food for the previous existing harmless mi- 
crobe, that has long paraded the citadel of 
human life without protest. 

That is, the harmless microbe may become 
virulent, because constructed from virus ma- 
terial. 

The foregoing interpretation, is in har- 
mony with the statement made by M. Pasteur, 
as previously mentioned; as well as the state- 
ments made by the many who have made ex- 
periment with microbe culture. 

Great confusion and some injustice has 
been made to prevail, from the results of mi- 
croscopic examination of microbes. In the 
fact, that the microscope cannot distinguish 
between the kind of food material from which 
the special microbe is constructed. 

The microscope while being an instrument 
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of precision respecting form, is not able to 
make distinction in quality. 

Prof. John Tyndall, a scientist of interna- 
tional fame, in pronouncing an eulogy on the 
achievements of M. Pasteur, made mention 
that his discoveries afforded possibility of ex- 
planation; why some forms of contagious dis- 
ease were non-recurrent. That problem, that 
is not explained in medical literature. 

He stated that the special microbe was un- 
able to make a second attack upon the human 
organism because there was no food material 
remaining after the first attack; for the sup- 
port of the microbe while making a second 
assault on the citadel of human life. 

The practical idea represented in the al- 
leged situation; being like an invading army 
contemplating a second attack upon the de- 
fences of a nation. And found themselves 
short of food for their support. Thus no 
further demonstration could be made. Further 
stating that such special disease microbe was 
dependent on a certain quality of food for its 
existence. I will say — virus existence. And 
there being none available, furnished explana- 
tion why such form of contagious disease 
could not be repeated. 

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It is not my purpose to offer much advice re- 
specting the management of disease. While 
it is evident that with contagious disease, that 
great practical advantage will be derived in 
the maintaining of an approximate balance be- 
tween the supply, and the elimination of the 
virus. 

And in seeking to control such balance, that 
may be effected to a limited extent. It is to be 
recognized that the nearer the temperature 
is maintained to the normal, the less rapid 
the supply. And the greater is the possibility 
of elimination from a reduced congestion of 
the capillaries of the skin. Thus giving more 
freedom for the escape of virus through the 
pores. 

With contagious, as with all forms of dis- 
ease, the nearer the temperature is maintained 
to normal, the less severe will be the patho- 
logic disturbance. 

It is the taking advantage of such practical 
facts that often insures the preservation of 
human life. The increased temperature is in 
itself, a secondary cause of great complication 
and danger. And is often the immediate cause 
of death in those instances of early fatality. 

Not only should the temperature complica- 
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tion be recognized with all forms of contag- 
ious disease ; but most emphatically recognized 
as the great danger signal with pneumonia. 

I make the foregoing statement not only as 
having the support of the highest authority— 
the operative law, with the relations of cause 
and effect. But also in having the practical 
support of several who have had an experi- 
ence of many years in the management of 
such disease. 

The operative laws with the relations of 
cause and effect, constitute the highest author- 
ity for the managing of disease. And it is a 
lamentable fact that many valuable human 
lives are terminated annually; because such 
operative laws have escaped recognition. 

The nearer the temperature is maintained 
to normal, the less severe is the pneumonia. 

In fact, in place of taking advantage of re- 
ducing the high temperature with such dis- 
ease, additional heat— particularly with pneu- 
monia,— is often supplied in some kind of hot 
poultice application. 

If the patient lives, it is not due to such ap- 
plication. But an exemplification of recovery, 
even when additional complications are made 
to prevail. With mild forms of pneumonia, 

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the patient may endure such treatment, while 
with the more severe; such application is of 
extreme dangerous relation. 

It is the early preventive treatment that 
best insures the life of the individual. The 
reducing of the temperature cause of compli- 
cation, with more or less abrogation of irrit- 
able sensation with anodynes; will contribute 
to the converting of a would-be severe pneu- 
monia into a mild form. 

No matter what kind of disease is later to 
be distinguished, the persistent reduction of 
the blood temperature is of first great import- 
ance,— to thus abort the severity of later dis- 
turbance. It is of frequent mention that after 
the kind of disease is determined; the physi- 
cian can act understandingly. The early per- 
sistent reduction of the temperature is the best 
understanding; to meet the best interest of the 
patient. 

I make the foregoing statement by author- 
ity of the operative law with the relations of 
cause and effect. And while it is legitimate 
to give personal advice to students, it may not 
always be prudent to suggest innovation in 
treatment of disease; to those who have ac- 
quired fixed opinions. 

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The operative fundamental principles of 
human life science mean something. And 
provide the best possible means that may be- 
come applicable for human life preservation. 

There is often much consolation provided 
in the statement that all has been done that 
medical science has made possible. This lan- 
guage should be modified— and let it be said; 
that all has been done that medical science 
education has provided. 

There is no department of operative na- 
ture-distinct in itself; that is entitled to be 
represented in the name of medical science. 
While a scientific practice of medicine 
is provided for; but is dependent wholly 
on the operate laws of the vital energy 
as exercised in the science of human 
life, with the relations of cause and 
effect. That may be revealed in that 
postponed problem of the operative nature 
of vital force; relegated to future genera- 
tions for its solution. 

It is of paramount importance that an 
awakening of thought exercise be agitated 
respecting the nature of things; in place of 
each generation being the "mouthpiece" of 
ready made conclusions. 

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Active Medical Principle 

A DISTINGUISHED physician 
of recognized authority has 
stated: "That material medi- 
cine acts, like the remote 
cause of disease." 
Thus when we understand how the "re- 
mote cause of disease acts," the situation will 
be made clear. It has, however, already 
been mentioned that in accordance with the 
operative laws of human life science; that 
the cause of disease does not act— but is pas- 
sive. But will cause the involuntary vital 
power to act, and exercise pathologic vital 
action. 

The late Robley Dunglison, M. D., in his 
"Therapeutics and Materia Medica," Vol. 
I, page 94, states as follows: 

"The modius operandi of remedies is not always 
clear; yet by careful analysis we can generally ap- 
preciate it, — in the main results, — although we may 
have much difficulty in comprehending the precise 
mode in which the results are accomplished." 

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This quotation does not appear to illum- 
inate the operative situation otherwise, than 
it is possible to comprehend the "results" of 
medicinal relations. 

Thus while its practical utility may be un- 
derstood, there still remains to be considered 
the operative scientific situation. That is, 
does material medicine really have "active 
principles," — or is the relation like the 
cause of disease. That it will occasion the 
involuntary "active vital principle" to act? 

This mentioned distinction is called theory. 
And theory is liable to be obnoxious to the 
dignity of a "practical education." Theory, 
however, is no more or less than an explana- 
tion of a situation. And while medical edu- 
cation is continually presenting an erroneous 
explanation— an erroneous theory,— the pre- 
senting of a different explanation, is liable to 
be censured as being a hair splitting "theory 
quibble," and insult to the prevailing dignity 
of a conclusion. This is the revelation of my 
experience. 

Thus while it is important to understand 
the practical utility of medicine, it is equally 
as important to understand another feature 
of the situation,— of greater practical util- 

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ity. That is, the source of the power that 
executes the action; that is represented in the 
name of "active medical principle." 

At no remote date a distinguished phy- 
sician and editor of an influential medical 
journal sought to inflict ridicule on my at- 
tempt to bring into controversy the validity 
of that alleged provision in operative Na- 
ture; of an inherent medical power repre- 
sented as an "active medical principle." 

He stated that such alleged agency was an 
established fact beyond all controversy. And 
was accepted by all intelligent and distin- 
guished authorities of civilized nations. 

It is true, that all medical literature is con- 
structed in recognition of such alleged pow- 
er; while the existence of an "active medical 
principle" is no better "established," than 
was the alleged situation for many centur- 
ies,— that the earth was the central orb of 
the solar system. 

The idea of an existing power in material 
medicine, has come down to us from the 
dark ages; and is supported with that equal 
appearance which made acceptable the idea, 
of the revolution of the sun around the earth. 

This interpretation of an existing "active 

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medical principle" or medical power, is in 
illustration of a second attempt in the his- 
tory of progressive intelligence; to teach a 
branch of natural science from a basis of ar- 
tificial plan. 

The solar system problem has been cor- 
rected by Copernicus. While we still have 
before us for correction; the teaching of a 
porblem in human life science,— that is be- 
ing presented in equal contradiction of the 
nature of things, and from an equally arti- 
ficial plan. 

The solar system phenomena of early con- 
sideration was susceptible of explanation 
from an entire different operative plan. 
And the entire phenomena of disease and 
medicinal relations can also be explained, un- 
derstood, and demonstrated; from an en- 
tirely different operative plan. Being pre- 
sented in the function of the composite co- 
operative life powers, rather than in the 
function of medical powers. 

This great error in recognition and ac- 
ceptance of a medical power, has long per- 
suaded to an infliction of great magnitude 
that has been thrust upon a defenceless peo- 
ple. Having the support of appearance and 

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is perpetuated by the personal influence of 
distinguished authorities, and is now sacri- 
ficing thousands of human lives annually. 

The unthinking physician may say— and 
does say— that the source of the power is a 
matter of indifference, and is but a quibble; 
"What we want is results." 

While with the patient, the distinction be- 
tween the contributing of a suplementary 
power, and the over tax of involuntary life 
power; is often attended with those "results" 
that distinguish death from life. 

The entire situation of misunderstanding 
of the nature of things has been made possi- 
ble. Simply because there has been no edu- 
cation revealing to the comprehension; the 
operative nature and working plan of the 
composite cooperative vital energies. 

It is recognized, that there is an operat- 
ing agency in the Universe; entitled to be 
represented as being a life power— vital 
force. While the solution of this problem 
—by common consent, has been postponed 
to the coming of future generations. 

In brief, the situation is this. The oper- 
ative function of involuntary vital power has 
been mistaken for an existing medical pow- 

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er; now represented in the name of "active 
medical principle." 

The "result" of medicinal relation is pro- 
duced by an involuntary vital act, exercised 
in response to a previous irritable sensation; 
that is caused by the contact of passive ma- 
terial medicine. Material medicine will oc- 
casion many kinds of special sensations, that 
are attended with special results, expressed 
in a great variety of involuntary vital acts. 

There is but one way provided in Nature 
for the exercise of involuntary vital action. 
And that is, in response to a previous sensa- 
tion. The material medicine causes special 
sensation; and the involuntary vital power 
does the acting. 

Why not teach the situation correctly? It 
would elevate a medical education to a high- 
er level of scientific attainment. 

Material medicine is useful — not because 
it has "active principles," but because it can 
be used to cause such special sensation; as 
will be succeeded by the kind of involuntary 
life act, that the physician may require to 
have exercised. 

Thus enabling him to abrogate the sensa- 
tion of pain that is a secondary cause for 

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later complications; and modify or produce 
such sensation as will occasion the exercise 
of that involuntary vital act; that the best 
interest of his patient may require. 

The scientific practice of medicine— medi- 
cal treatment of disease, — is higher up in 
fact and in ideal; than in the supply of 
imaginary medical power in the name of "ac- 
tive medical principles." Active medical 
principle is a myth. Involuntary vital power 
is a reality. 

While one may be educated to think, that 
he is studying the action of a medical power, 
—he is only learning the result of the action 
of vital power; thus caused to act from con- 
tact of material medicine. 

The distinction as a scientific principle is 
quite well illustrated, in the making of a cal- 
culation of the imaginary velocity of the 
sun's revolutions around the earth. While it 
is the velocity of the revolution of the earth 
on its axis, that determines the position of 
the sun in its angular distance from the hori- 
zon in a given time;— that was the problem 
for solution. 

The physician is limited to the use of only 
one kind of operative powers. That is, he 

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may indirectly guide and modify the action 
of involuntary vital power. The only power 
or u active principle" that is operative or 
concerned in all disease and medical prob- 
lems. 

Such education would take the practice of 
medicine out of the hands of the ignorant. 
And when understood, legislative acts will 
prohibit any one from engaging in medical 
practice and management of disease who 
has not been educated to a comprehension of 
the working plan of the vital energies, from 
relations of cause and effect. 

And what is more, no intelligent invalid 
would allow any one to attempt to guide their 
involuntary life powers in conditions of dis- 
ease; who had no comprehension of the opera- 
tive nature of the vital energy . 

The lay mind also requires to be lifted up 
enabling it to recognize the advantage pro- 
vided in the science of human life, for a more 
successful management of disease. 

Notwithstanding that all medical litera- 
ture is constructed in recognition of existing 
"active medical principles, " no intelligent 
thinking physician really believes, that a 
power— that a supplementary energy is be- 

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ing supplied to the human organism. But all 
physicians do not think— they are educated, 
and practice medicine in accordance with the 
significance of the language of medical liter- 
ature. While the lay mind is seriously com- 
mitted to the acceptance of the alleged possi- 
bility of becoming the recipients of contribu- 
tions of medical powers. 

A distinguished professor of Materia 
Medica in a University, explained the modus 
operandi of medicine as follows: "Medi- 
cine while passing through the system makes 
an impression and thus modifies vital action." 

This language represents the distinction 
between his education, and his scientific intel- 
ligence. The language does not bring out a 
clear idea of the situation. It does not con- 
tribute in any degree, to a comprehension of 
the working plan of the vital powers. 

The "making of an impressions, " is no 
different kind of an incident; distinct from 
the causing of special sensation. 

The illusory idea that the sun revolved 
around the earth was perpetuated to the thir- 
teenth century; before protest was filed in 
contradiction of the conclusion. 

And the illusory idea — the interpretation, 

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that material medicine has an associate pow- 
er,— an "active medical principle, " has been 
perpetuated to the twentieth century; before 
a suggestion is made that the function of in- 
voluntary life power has been mistaken for 
a medical power and "active medical prin- 
ciple." 

The more early United States Dispensa- 
tory defined medicine as being: 

"A substance capable of producing as an ordinary 
result, and by its own inherent power, certain modi- 
fications of vital function, which renders it applicable 
to the cure of disease." 

The only way to "modify vital function" — 
involuntary vital power, — is in the making of 
an appeal to the sensation. In other words, 
the changing of the sensation will modify in- 
voluntary vital action; and material medicine 
is useful for the effecting of such change of 
sensation. 

It is not difficult for one to accept a contri- 
bution of new ideas in addition to those al- 
ready having approval. While it is often 
very difficult to eliminate an old idea— respect- 
ing a situation; and accept an entire different 
idea, respecting the same situation. 

Such fact is illustrated in the incident of 

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suggestion; that the sun in place of the earth, 
was the central orb of the solar system. 

It required more than one hundred years to 
effect a change of idea respecting the situa- 
tion: And recognize the practical importance 
of distinction, in aid of the solution of solar 
system problems. 

A first education is difficult to eliminate. 
The habit of thought is more persistent, than 
is the reason for an idea. Apparently the 
suggestion was not regarded of sufficient im- 
portance to think about. 

Reason, is a feature of the human mind 
that has ever been content with a back seat; 
slow to assert its independence in the affairs 
of the world. 

How long it will require to recognize the 
distinction of practical value respecting the 
source of an u active principle," that is opera- 
tive in the affairs of human life. Contributing 
to a solution of disease and medical problems, 
and a more successful management of disease, 
—will have place in future history among the 
mention of the many discoveries of the cen- 
tury. 

The idea expressed in the language "active 
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mosphere of this generation like the advent 
of a new comet. It has come down to us along 
the path of time with much research, not only 
for its support; but for the discovery of ''ac- 
tive principles" in a great multitude of ma- 
terial; for alleged "practical" use in the run- 
ning of the machinery of life when the vital 
powers flag, or neglect to do the proper thing. 
Whatever is done and the patient gets well, is 
called a therapeutic agent, having "active 
princples." Individual preservation and na- 
tional prosperity, requires the development 
of a more scientific education. 

It may be instructive to examine the 
method and the testimonial support; in the 
incident of the kind of experimental research; 
that has revealed the proof of discovery of an 
"active principle." 

The research consists in the introducing 
within the human organism of a material — 
that in a brief time; if succeeded by any kind 
of involuntary action. An action that would 
not have been exercised, had such material 
not been introduced. Then this fact of new 
act, is given interpretation, as being the veri- 
fying evidence that an "active principle" has 
been discovered in such material. And a rec- 

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ord is made of the discovery. 

It is noticeable that medical science educa- 
tion don't recognize involuntary life power, 
as being an operative agency in association 
with medicinal relations; in being the only 
kind of power exercised. 

The involuntary life powers, have ever 
been mistaken for a medical power. 

That is, when an irritable quality of a ma- 
terial causes vital disturbance, this disturb- 
ance or new act, is accepted as being an act 
exercised by a medical power. 

Is it not strange that such idea, could be 
perpetuated to this twentieth century? 

Such conclusion by the ancient mind may 
be excusable. But with our generation the 
pride of scientific culture should eliminate the 
crudeness of such interpretation. 

It is quite apparent that education in this 
branch of research, fails to develop scientific 
intelligence; in this human life branch of nat- 
ural science. 

Conclusions— exceed comprehension, in the 
claim that the same material may have differ- 
ent kinds of powers, — several kinds of u active 
principles." That may act and execute a va- 
riety of feats with the machinery of life. 

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It may be instructive at this time to analyze 
the dictionary definition of "irritability" of 
previous mention. And in accordance with 
the correct operative principles of human life 
science : 

"Irritability, a power, possessed by all living, or- 
ganized bodies, of being acted upon by certain stimu- 
li, and moving responsive to stimulation. It is the 
ultimate vital property.' , 

Irritability, is a situation precisely like what 
is represented by the words — irritable sensa- 
tion. And the "stimuli" is the material that 
has caused the irritable sensation. 

The "moving responsive to stimulation", 
is an involuntary vital act, exercised in re- 
sponse to a previous irritable sensation. 

The "moving" is not a function of the 
"irritability", as the definition implies. But a 
function of the contractile division. That 
"ultimate vital property" that exercises mo- 
tion with the muscles. 

Irritability, which is but a disagreeable sen- 
sation—irritable sensation;— is not the only 
"ultimate vital property" of "all living organ- 
ized bodies." But one of the four ultimate 
vital properties. That vital property, that re- 

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lates the human organism to the contact world. 

The following mention of a laboratory ex- 
periment will illustrate both the incident of 
involuntary motion being exercised in response 
to irritable sensation; and also the "discov- 
ery" of an "active medical principle," as pro- 
vided in the dictates of education. 

I removed two dace of one-half pound 
weight each, from a tub of water, amputated 
their heads, removed the scales and prepared 
them for the frying pan in which they were 
placed within a period of fifteen minutes or 
less. 

They soon began to flop in the spider. 
One got out on the stove and thence to the 
floor. The other got out on the stove. 

In this experiment, one of the four divi- 
sions of life power, was eliminated,— was am- 
putated with the head. The instinct,— the 
constructive function was inoperative. There 
w r as remaining in the organism, the sensation 
function, and the motion function of contrac- 
tility by the muscles— not yet dead. 

The irritable sensation occasioned by the 
hot spider,— was succeeded, by an involuntary 
vital action of the muscles; that flopped the 
fish from the spider. 

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And this laboratory experiment as you will 
recognize, also contributes to the discovery of 
an "active principle" in the hot spider. A sit- 
uation of similar incident, and of equal veri- 
fication of discovery, of u active medical prin- 
ciple," as revealed in the research to discover 
"active principle," in a material introduced 
within the human organism; that may cause 
irritable sensation, and in response to which 
involuntary vital action may be exercised. 

The alleged "inherent power" of more 
early mention in medicine ; is now represent- 
ed as an "active medical principle." And 
such alleged "active principle," has been iso- 
lated and "standardized" in its measure of 
alleged "active ability." 

This language signifies that the irritant 
quality has been separated from the non-ir- 
ritant. And the quantity that may occasion 
an approximate result, has been measured by 
experimental test. 

A poison, is but a kind of material that in 
quantity, will cause irritable sensation of 
such degree ; as to be succeeded by an invol- 
untary life act that may cause death. While 
w T ith some kinds, its presence will abrogate 
or paralyze those nerves that take part in 

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the automatic function of circulation and res- 
piration. 

The world of intellect was not prepared at 
first suggestion, to accept the fact that the 
sun was the central orb of the solar system. 

And it is possible that the education of this 
generation has not made it easy at first sug- 
gestion, to accept the fact; that active dis- 
ease, active medical principle, and involun- 
tary vital action, are one and the same kind 
of incident. 

That "active medical principle" and invol- 
untary vital action; are one and the same 
kind of incident may be a new idea. While 
what is done, and represented as being func- 
tional active diseases;— what is done, and 
represented as being the function of "active 
medical principle;"— what is done, and rep- 
resented as being an involuntary life act; are 
all one and the same kind of incident. 

In other words, are all involuntary life 
acts; constituting a scientific fact, that is now 
awaiting recognition. 

The many alleged discoveries of medical 
powers, and the alleged utility of such pow- 
ers for the operating of the living human or- 
ganism; which idea is given support by the 

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cultured intellect of the world, is fast de- 
veloping a nation of medicine takers never 
before equalled on the globe. That will 
eventually effect a serious calamity in the pro- 
ducing of a nation of semi-invalids; unless 
measures are taken to correct this fallacious 
education of the nature of things. 

This is not an exaggeration as will become 
understood; when it is recognized that nor- 
mal vital function in the producing of health, 
requires an environment of normal sensa- 
tion in order to have the machinery of life 
operate harmoniously; which function is ser- 
iously disturbed by the daily dosing that is 
practiced by a numerous people. 

The doctrine of "active medical principle" 
is a delusion of idea, and an imaginary pow- 
er. And in place of being a supply of power, 
it is an exhibtion of waste of involuntary vital 
power; constituting the most serious educa- 
tional infliction ever thrust upon a defence- 
less people. 

And while this statement may be in con- 
tradiction of a unanimous conclusion, it has 
the support of the operative plan of life as 
revealed in the nature of vital force. And 
whoever finds their educational dignity as- 

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sailed— this not being a personal matter,— 
can make resort to original research for a solu- 
tion of the situation, it being a problem of 
natural law. 

When Galileo suggested that an error 
had been committed, in the recognition of 
the central orb of the solar system. The ac- 
cepted authorities— without thinking abil- 
ity; were so well satisfied with their ideas of 
long acceptance, that they refused to ex- 
amine the alleged fact— by Copernicus, — and 
persisted in teaching error for another cen- 
tury. 

But we are living in a different age, — and 
the suggested required revolution in the 
teaching of the source from which "active 
principles" are derived; has the advantage 
of a more thoughtful mind with both will- 
ingness and ability to engage in original re- 
search for the solution of science problems. 
And is in ever readiness to examine new 
ideas— recommend their acceptance. Or make 
emphatic protest in repudiation, — recogniz- 
ing that nature— not man, is the higher au- 
thority in science for the support of a con- 
clusion. 



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Stimulation 

STIMULATION is not a contribu- 
tion of energy, of supplied power. 
It is not a supplementary power 
that does something in substitu- 
tion of vital energy. 
But it is something done, that will cause 
the involuntary life powers to do more, or 
do something different. 

There is no operative principle represent- 
ed by the word stimulation, unlike the rela- 
tion of material medicine. It is but a differ- 
ent word that represents a similar kind of in- 
cident; as mentioned in the operative se- 
quence between cause and effect from medi- 
cinal relations. 

It has the same relations to the involun- 
tary life powers, that the "active principle" 
of a whip will have been when applied to the 
horse. 

And that something done, that is called 
stimulation, consists in the producing of irri- 
table sensation, local or general. That will 

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be succeeded by some kind of involuntary 
life action. 

In brief, the act, called stimulation, is but 
the causing of irritable sensation. Nothing 
different. 

Thus it may be said, that stimulation, in 
place of being a contribution of energy; is 
practically a waste of involuntary vital pow- 
er. 

And even when so understood, it may be 
of more or less practical utility in some in- 
stances; as would be the whip when applied 
to the horse, to escape danger from a rail- 
road train. 

Thus in conditions of collapse, that is im- 
plied in a situation of internal congestion, 
with deficient superficial circulation of the 
blood. We have in such instance a choice of 
evils to consider. In recognition, that the 
human organism will endure temporary stim- 
ulation, with some waste of vital energy — 
with far less danger, than it can endure the 
condition of unbalanced circulation. 

Thus when the situation is correctly under- 
stood, no one would persist long with al- 
coholic stimulations, but would resort to oth- 
er means to maintain a more nearly balanced 

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circulation. 

I distinctly remember of being told by two 
distinguished physicians of a case of collapse 
that came into their hands that proved fatal. 
They said they gave the patient the most 
powerful stimulants. Administered one quart 
of brandy in less than ten hours. 

There is certainly a great practical dis- 
tinction in utility; between the dictates of ed- 
ucation and scientific intelligence. In this in- 
stance, of which there are many; it is quite 
probable that an erroneous education might 
be largely responsible for the fatality. 

The erroneous education, encouraging ex- 
pectancy, that a power may be supplied in the 
name of u active medical principle," that will 
give support to weariness and debility, is 
largely responsible for that infliction thrust 
upon a defenceless people persuading to the 
use of alcoholic spirit for relief from such 
situation. 

With such experience, there is something 
fascinating ; that seems to give support to such 
interpretation. That is, weariness and debil- 
ity being situations revealed as a sensation. 

Thus when resort is made to alcoholic 
spirit, there is effected an exchange of sensa- 

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tions — a swapping of sensations. The person 
feels less weary, and thus may infer that they 
have more strength. 

The sensation department of life function, 
contributes much to our happiness or misery; 
as experienced by our feelings. Various arti- 
cles as with opiates and alcohol— with many 
people, will occasion sensations of pleasure. 
That often constitutes the great persuader for 
the making of resort to such material. 

A fallacious education has long persuaded 
to the acceptance, that stimulation was a con- 
tribution of power. And the fact that alco- 
holic spirit is made from grain, persuades to 
the belief with many; that through some mys- 
terious way that it is food. 

And many people of culture today are still 
contending that alcohol is food. And if 
whiskey is "pure" that settles all controversy 
with many respecting its utility for the require- 
ments of the body. 

Fortunately, the law of Nature— not man 
—contributes to the solution of the situation. 
The human organism cannot assimilate and 
use chemical compounds as food material. 
And alcoholic spirit is a chemical compound, 
made from grain material by a chemical syn- 

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thesis; while passing from its life condition 
downward. 

The temperance organizations will achieve 
much greater results— and far more perma- 
nent; in the promotion of scientific intelligence 
rather than with petitions to the legislature 
alone. 

To say to the youth, or to the adult, that 
alcoholic spirit is of dangerous relation to the 
human organism is not education— but an ad- 
monition. While the dictates of alleged sci- 
ence as given interpretation today, instructs 
the people that its "active principle" contrib- 
utes strength to weariness and debility. 

There is not a school in the world that 
teaches correctly— understandingly,— the re- 
lations of alcoholic spirit to the human organ- 
ism. While intelligence is the greatest per- 
suader for the correction of the evil. It is 
erroneous education— erroneous ideas, of the 
relation of alcoholic spirit to the human or- 
ganism; that is responsible for the existing 
alcoholic infliction. 

The thoughtful agitator of prohibition has 
an intuitive conviction that there is something 
wrong with a medical education that encour- 
ages the use of alcoholic spirit for its alleged 

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power contribution. While there is no edu- 
cation in demonstration of operative scientific 
principles, that can overcome the diction of 
the physician. 

It is too often accepted that alcohol supplies 
power, — because the Doctor says so. While 
it is not so, — because Nature says so; which 
the higher authority. 

There is much being done to protect the 
people from the evils of alcoholic spirit. And 
laws have also been enacted to protect against 
opium and cocaine. While tobacco is a cause 
of great injury; yet no protection is provided 
except for the youth. Its disturbance of bal- 
ance of nerve function is of serious relation — 
not understood. While with a perverted sen- 
sation—like alcohol and opium; it will con- 
tribute to temporary relief. 

Tobacco is very injurious for boys; while 
it is extremely beneficial to the adult; having 
his testimonial support,— that he feels better 
after a smoke. 



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IMMUNITY 



THE word— immunity— in its cor- 
rect application signifies a protec- 
tion of the human organism from 
disease; when the cause of such 
disease may be present. 
And such protection is applicable only to 
those forms of contagious disease that are non- 
recurrent. That is, those forms of disease 
where the special virus cause; is produced 
from the result of pathologic vital action. And 
cannot be produced but once in a life time. 

Thus with such situation, the limit of path- 
ologic action may be exercised on the install- 
ment plan, as is made to prevail from vaccin- 
ation as illustrated in modified small pox. 
The modified virus— the vaccine matter, will 
only occasion a modified expression of the ac- 
tive disease. Thus the organism exercising 
only in part,— its possible production of such 
special virus. 

With such practice, the virus will not be 
produced in excess of possible early elimina- 

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tion. Thus the disturbance in itself is far 
less dangerous. 

And later, when pure small pox virus is in- 
troduced, the organism having previously ex- 
ercised a part of its limit of possibility, in the 
production of such virus material ; cannot later 
produce such virus with rapidity— and in 
quantity; in excess of daily elimination in such 
degree as will seriously endanger the organism 
in a second experience from the relations of 
pure virus. 

Thus a permanent immunity is made possi- 
ble ; only with those forms of contagious dis- 
ease that are non-recurrent. 

This illustration of the operative situation 
by installment plan; will confirm the utility 
and importance of legal enactments for the 
enforcement of vaccination. 

With other forms of contagious disease the 
word immunity, is not correctly applicable. 
The temporary protection, as with diphtheria, 
is effected through a different operative plan 
and method. 

And with the recurrent forms of all con- 
tagious disease, it should also be recognized; 
that the special virus is a pathologic vital pro- 
duct. 

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And being such, the practical advantage 
expectant in the treatment, would be antici- 
pated, as consisting in a prevention of a rapid 
production of such virus. That can be largely 
effected in the producing of a different kind of 
pathologic act in substitution. 

Thus dividing the severity of this one kind 
of vital act, by a modification of such patho- 
logic action; that is producing the special 
virus peculiar to such disease. 

And the use of "anti-toxine" — so-called, 
constitutes a very efficient means for the di- 
verting of pathologic vital action; and tem- 
porary protection of the individual thus af- 
flicted. 

With the anti-toxine" treatment of diph- 
theria, it is difficult to understand that the 
diphtheritic poison may be destroyed— 
changed chemically, except by local applica- 
tion. While it is consistent to infer, that the 
treatment is very effectual in the arrest of the 
production of such virus. Thus contributing 
to the preservation of the life of the person 
having such disease. 

It will be noticed that no mention is being 
made of the microbe with this form of con- 
tagious disease. And for the special reason, 
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that the microbe is but a carrier of such virus. 
Taking no part in the production of this 
special virus. 

The microbe, however, will receive undi- 
vided attention in a separate chapter. 

Now and then the dignity in association 
with an alleged scientific education, is liable 
from contradiction of an accepted situation to 
have interpretation as being a personal af- 
front; which has frequently been revealed to 
my experience. But science means something 
entirely independent of all personality. 

With many forms of disease, pathologic 
vital action will produce secondary causes ex- 
isting as a morbid fluid product— as with 
cholera ; that is of serious and dangerous re- 
lation. And when the "serum treatment" is 
effectual in contributing relief to the situa- 
tion; the explanation may be found in the 
fact; that the "anti-toxine" serum has effected 
a modification of the pathologic vital act; and 
thus arrested the production of the more 
early and special virus cause,— that has come 
into the situation. 

With all disease and life problems, there 
is no agency that acts; that does something— 
except the vital power. Which may express 
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both physiologic or pathologic action. The 
causes for development of pathologic vital 
action are numerous; and while they do 
not act, they may occasion the involuntary 
life powers to act differently and seriously. 



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Cure Discoveries 

THERE is provided an operative 
plan with the life power agency 
for the self preservation of ani- 
mal organisms. For both pro- 
tection and recovery from many 
forms of disease and mechanical injuries; 
and which is also applicable to the vegetable 
kingdom, as illustrated in the repair of the 
bark of a tree. 

And while not recognizing such provision, 
resort to experimental research has been 
made for the acquiring of alleged scientific 
intelligence for the cure of disease; that has 
been successful in the making of many al- 
leged discoveries. 

It has been revealed that when Faith, 
Mind, Emanual, Christian Science, and Ab- 
sent Treatment, was made applicable to 
those conditions that are amendable to re- 
covery under the law; that success rewarded 
expectancy and thus verified the alleged util- 
ity of such means for the cure of many forms 
of disease. 

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And such methods have the support and 
personal influence of many intelligent people 
for their promotion, who have no compre- 
hension of how the recovery is effected;— not 
being familiar with the operative methods of 
human life science as revealed in the life 
power agency. 

The strange anomaly is also presented 
—that with each kind of application, 
similar and equal cures are effected. And 
even when doubt is expressed with much em- 
phasis; still the good work goes on. All 
forms of self limited disease being equally 
amendable to both expectancy and doubt. 

Christian Science has been more success- 
ful in the securing of a numerous following, 
because of more proselyting and guarantee 
of salvation for both body and soul in one 
proposition; which is certainly a wonderful 
discovery. That "faith" of the Christian 
Science kind, can secure such great reward 
for so little effort— is certainly of commend- 
able acceptance. Thus when long supposed 
realities of misery and suffering, may be va- 
porized out of existence with an application 
of a new "faith." There is no obstruction in 
the way— except scientific intelligence; that 
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can interfere with its acceptance by the mul- 
titudes. 

In fact this discovery relieves the convert 
of all anxiety and provides for a quiescent 
state of mind; that may listen attentively to 
the revelations, which research has unfolded 
to view; as proclaimed by the readers who 
inspire patience and a waiting faith for re- 
sults. 

That such means may be adopted to bring 
the unregenerate to Grace is certainly a com- 
mendable scheme. And in fact a great im- 
provement as a discovery; — as compared 
with the alleged discovery of medical powers 
for the operating of the machinery of life 
in the interests of physical man. 

Referring to medical power discovery, it 
has been revealed, repeatedly and repeated- 
ly; that harmless material called medicine, 
and promoted with the assurance that it is a 
wonderful medical discovery; has made it 
possible to secure millions of dollars in a 
brief time from people, of whom some may 
recover from self limited disease. It is a 
recognized fact of which many take advan- 
tage,— that the people are so deluded, that 
the announcement of a new medical discov- 
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ery will insure a fortune in a brief time to 
the advertiser who is unsparing of ink. 

There is no education that provides scien- 
tific intelligence for the protection of the peo- 
ple, and the invalid is too often regarded as 
being a victim of prey by the unscrpulous. 

And it is true, that many people who are 
continually taking medicine for chronic ail- 
ments—that is of much injury; and have 
"failed to be cured by the Doctors," whose 
instructions they persistently disobey— in 
continuing to dose with all kinds of "medical 
discoveries." When they cease to take medi- 
cine, and embrace Christian Science will of- 
ten recover. 

Which explanation is found in the fact that 
they have ceased to do themselves harm. And 
have conformed to the law of cure, thus af- 
fording possibility of recovery; simply by 
obeying the laws provided for the restoration 
of health. 

Conformity to the law provides for both 
the preservation, and recovery from all forms 
of self limited disease. There is no special 
provision provided for recovery in the em- 
bracing of "faith" in this or that alleged cure 
discovery. Faith is an operative feature of 
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mind function, but not concerned directly in 
the operation of life powers. 

It is obedience to the law of the operative 
life powers — consciously or unconsciously; 
that is attended with the restoration of health. 
Thus it cannot escape recognition — that scien- 
tific intelligence, respecting the law of the op- 
erative powers with the relations of cause and 
effect, is of paramount importance — in aid of 
escape from imposition ; and also provides for 
conformity to the operative laws for recovery 
of health. 

The conditions for maintaining health may 
be largely included in a refusal to take medi- 
cine when no rational intelligent reason can be 
found for its utility. Drink pure water suf- 
ficient to replenish the blood for its daily loss 
of fluid. Eat sparingly of plain food. Breathe 
fresh air. Exercise properly. Secure good 
sleep. Don't overwork either body or mind. 
Avoid cause for mental worry. Such means 
are too simple for general acceptance. The 
people have been educated to believe that 
something very mysterious was involved in 
the situation: Keep in mind that good health 
contributes more to happiness than late ban- 
quets and money. And is maintained by con- 
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forming to the law of bodily wants— and 
don'ts. 

And while Christian Science teaching may 
include such advice; it fails to contribute to 
scientific intelligence. 

Material medicine may be legitimately re- 
quired in more or less instances. But when 
the prescriber is without knowledge of the op- 
erative law of the life powers; and thinks he 
is contributing supplementary medical power 
to help you up the hill— go slow. 

Christian Science and the other cure dis- 
coveries contribute to an expectancy, that 
some wonderful "faith" power is operative in 
the recovery from disease. Perhaps in other 
words— that "faith" restores the power that 
was used in "Bible times" to work miracles. 

But there is no other kind of power that is 
operative with the material organism; except 
the life power that is concerned in the opera- 
ting of all animal organisms. 

Thus the cure is effected in self limited dis- 
ease, — when the invalids cease to do them- 
selves harm; and conform to the laws of the 
operative life powers that have long existed 
in aid of life preservation. 

There is a great distinction between the 
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functions of life and mind powers. The life 
powers operate the involuntary functions of 
the human organism; while the mind powers 
operate the individual's voluntary affairs. 

The "Science" feature of a cure discovery, 
is implied in the function of the involuntary 
life powers. And the "Christian" feature of 
the problem, is exercised by the mind function. 

The mind feature is, however, of great 
utility for the restoration of health. But 
largely as a negative quality. In ceasing to 
do harm— by anxiety and worry. The faith 
and hope feature, contributes to the restoring 
of health by its ability to eliminate worry. 

Mrs. Eddy is not a scientist, but an Evan- 
gelist; and teaches faith rather than science. 
Making the extravagant claim through faith, 
for the salvation of the body. She does not 
appeal to the intelligence for the enlarging of 
the boundaries of the thought field;— makes 
no distinction between the functions of life 
powers, and function of the mind powers. 

To her apparent understanding of the sit- 
uation; they are one and the same— all mind 
powers. 

In her book "Science and Health" it is 
stated: "Christian Science reveals uncontro- 

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vertably that Mind is ALL-in-ALL, that the 
only realities are the divine Mind and idea." 

And while Christian Science devotion may 
be equally fruitful with other measures, — for 
the salvation of the soul; — it fails to intelli- 
gently meet the requirements of the body. 

Christian devotion— and practical Chris- 
tianity,— which is of equal importance; is an 
elevating constituent for the promotion of a 
higher civilization. And intelligence is also 
of immeasurable value in the guidance of prac- 
tical life affairs. 

But it is not an exhibition of Christianity 
or intelligence; to allow an enthusiasm of re- 
ligious zeal to dethrone the importance of ra- 
tional reason; and teach ideas in contradiction 
of the nature of things. 

Faith has its place in the affairs of life and 
is an indispensable factor of the mind, — for 
the promotion of happiness. But it is not 
commendable to cultivate "faith" in contra- 
diction of rational reason : Instructing that the 
stars and the earth and the animal kingdom 
is not real; that aches and pains, small pox 
and the colic is not real, — but imaginary; and 
but a freak of the mind that may be elimin- 
ated by "faith." 

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This material Universe, the physical forces 
that keep the planets in position, and the vital 
life power energy that constructs and operates 
animal organisms — is of equal "reality," and 
has as positive an existence as the u mind real- 
ity." 

The material Ui verse is not the " Divine 
Mind," no more than is a locomotive the 
mind of its builder. Intelligence persuades to 
a higher conception of a Deity. 

Christian Science teaches faith, but not in- 
telligence. While both are essential for the 
welfare of the race. 

Cardinal Gibbons says: "Science is God's 
instrument in teaching of His handiwork to 
the human race." 

With the pagan mind, faith, so largely took 
the place of reason, that our Christian organ- 
izations are sending missionaries to those 
countries to restore the balance. And they 
have achieved great success. 

Science is not in conflict with religion, but 
its most important ally. While Christian Sci- 
ence is teaching doctrines in serious conflict 
with scientific intelligence. 

Persuading to a cultured expectancy that 
"faith" together with some instruction, can be 
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depended upon with safety; for the cure of all 
forms of disease,— that are but conditions, al- 
leged to be but imaginary situations. 

Christian Science as a name, for the inspir- 
ing of faith is entitled to hold its place among 
the many other measures in the proselyting 
field for salvation. And while it is a sure cure 
for broken bones if you keep still, but should 
you have diphtheria send for a Doctor. 

It is not commendable with intellectual 
pride and the dignity of a medical science ed- 
ucation in this twentieth century; in the teach- 
ing of the operative fundamental principles 
involved in "cause and effect" in the science 
of human life. To so utterly fail to pro- 
tect the cultured mind from the acceptance 
of the many alleged "wonderful discov- 
eries," w T hich persuade the multitude to seek 
relief for their ills and ails; like the hordes 
of pilgrims who annually journey for 
months to secure purification in the waters 
of the Jordan. 

But there is one instructive fact of similar 
incident;— that it was not possible to grasp 
the operative scientific principle of "cause 
and effect" in the solar system problem; that 
produced day and night. Until man had 

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recognized which was the central orb. 

And with medical science and cure prob- 
lems; it is not possible to comprehend the 
operative relations involved in "cause and 
effect;" until the mind has become able to 
comprehend— that postponed problem— the 
working plan of the vital energies in the 
executing of life duties. 

Thus in the meantime, there can be no in- 
tellectual protection against the acceptance 
of numerous "wonderful discoveries of medi- 
cal powers;" and equally as "wonderful dis- 
coveries" of how "results" may be produced 
by the application of "faith," in aid of phy- 
sical salvation. Consequently in the interim, 
the world of intellectual pride will be alter- 
nately wounded by the "mythical" discov- 
eries by each of the different schools of prac- 
tice. It being easy to discover the crudeness 
of the idea,— that persuades others to accept 
conclusions. 

The great demand of the hour is to edu- 
cate man's understanding, of the nature of 
things. And it is of much regret as well as 
of serious consideration; that so many— 
not being familiar with scientific principles 
—may be persuaded to accept as true, the 
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many alleged "discoveries"— not amendable 
to comprehension. And also the language 
of satire which u Fra Elbertus" has made 
one of his "characters" proclaim in his 
dramatized trenchant wit on the doctors. 

Says Karl McCullough: "The degree of 
M. D. is given on your proficiency in memor- 
izing things told you by lectures and printed 
books. These lecturers get their knowledge 
from books, and the men who wrote the 
books got their information from lectures 
and books. It is very rarely that any new 
or commonsense idea is advocated in col- 
leges, because to do so is to lose caste. New 
ideas are forced in by barbarians, who have 
no reputation to lose, and then are adopted 
by the schoolmen when they have to. Any 
pupil who introduces his own ideas in op- 
position to the text books is refused his di- 
ploma. And any man who does not have his 
diploma is not allowed by the State to prac- 
tice medicine. So you see how this tendency 
is to make ignorance and superstition per- 
petual." 

It is knowledge of the nature of things,— 
a comprehension of the operative laws of the 
"active powers" that produce "results," in 
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the various departments of natural science. 
That enables the mind to detect and discount 
the extravagant claims of "wonderful dis- 
covery," and in representation of eruditional 
accomplishments in the schools of medicine. 
Otherwise, the many erroneous statements 
may gain credence, — requiring much time 
to eradicate; being accepted on the strength 
of personal authority in full belief of their 
intrinsic value. 

In the department of human life science, 
as with other departments of natural science, 
it is equally important and imperative; to 
educate the mind to think as Nature is do- 
ing, — which constitutes a scientific education. 

There is provided in Nature a foundation 
for a scientific practice of medicine and man- 
agement of disease. Implied in the indirect 
guiding of the involuntary life energy; ex- 
isting in the operative laws of the life,— not 
the mind powers. That when understood, 
will close the door against further accepted 
claim; of discovery of previous unrevealed 
curative powers. 

And the one special fact of importance to 
recognize— requiring earnest consideration; is 
for the mind to distinguish the practical rela- 
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tion between the results ; from the introducing 
within the human organism, of a material 
called medicine, that can act and operate the 
machinery of life. Or that said material is 
passive, and may only occasion, the involun- 
tary life power to act differently. 

There is an important scientific principle in- 
volved in this distinction; and of individual 
and national consideration. 

The crudeness of the medical science edu- 
cation of today, from the standpoint of opera- 
tive life power principles, is lamentable, 
dangerous and of serious reflection on the 
thought calibre of this generation. 

This suggestion courts reply 1 The time has 
come for the reading of the book of Nature 
anew. 

Because the world of intellect has long ac- 
cepted an education, affording satisfaction 
with certain ideas, is sometimes a poor excuse ; 
for perpetuating error in the name of science. 

The people for a long period, even cen- 
turies, were satisfied with the Ptolmaic idea 
that the earth was the central orb ; and it re- 
quired the burial of several generations, after 
the first suggestion; to get in readiness to 
accept the true situation. Will history re- 
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peat itself with this life science problem? 

The many alleged cure discoveries, have set 
the intelligent mind to thinking; and we are 
in the presence of a mighty movement from 
thought application. 

It is the exercise of rational reason that 
contributes to the development of correct 
ideas of practical utility. 

Education, is but the perpetuation of exist- 
ing ideas — whatever they may be. Thus it 
may be of great advantage to review the edu- 
cation in the field of human life science; not- 
withstanding what may be the accepted con- 
clusion. And seek to determine whether or 
not, Nature's facts have support for their ex- 
istence, in the operative laws that are under- 
stood, and that are of possible demonstration. 



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CHAPTER ELEVEN 

Germs, Microbes, Bacilli, Bacteria 

HISTORY has failed to make rec- 
ord of a more illusionary idea 
of the wonderful powers of 
wooden Deities of the dark 
ages of the world; than is 
similarly being presented for consideration 
by the cultured mind of this generation, 
in an alleged recognition of wonderful 
abilities and mysterious powers endowed into 
the infinitesimal microbe. An organism 
consisting in an aggregation of a few simple 
cells, affording the lowest possible evidence 
of— an existing life power. The alleged sit- 
uation is in such extravagant contradiction of 
the nature of things, that it is difficult to find 
language equal to the occasion for represent- 
ing the magnitude of the delusion. 

That this unexpected statement in discredit 
of the accepted conclusions by the many dis- 
tinguished authorities, may develop indigna- 
tion—is anticipated. The situation is quite 
similar to that of a friend, who said he gave 
but little or no attention to lies that were told 
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about him ; but when they told the truth and 
could prove it, — was what made him mad. 

Respecting the misconception in giving such 
great versatility to the microbe ; there are ex- 
perimental facts in contradiction of the al- 
leged situation that are entitled to candid con- 
sideration ; as well as the nature of things re- 
vealed in the science of human life. 

Accepting, that the microbe is often the 
cause of disease, and it being revealed that the 
causes of disease do not act to produce disease, 
but simply cause irritable sensation;— in re- 
sponse to which pathologic involuntary vital 
power does the acting which in itself consti- 
tutes the active disease. 

It then becomes evident from the basis of 
rational reason, that the microbe, like all other 
causes of disease, can only cause irritable sen- 
sation; in being constructed from irritable 
virus material. Which virus material would 
be equally a cause of disease, — even were it 
not organized into cells. Thus all microbes 
that are constructed from filth and pathologic 
virus, may become a cause of disease. 

It is the quality of the material of which 
the microbe is constructed ; that makes it possi- 
ble for a microbe to become a cause of disease. 

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Therefore, the microbe is but a carrier of the 
cause of disease. This is logic, supported by 
fact. 

The microbe relation to the human organ- 
ism, constitutes a problem involved in the op- 
erative principles of human life science. Thus 
unless the authorities can support a contradic- 
tion of the operative plan of human life sci- 
ence, as revealed in the composite cooperative 
life powers; then my interpretation of the mi- 
crobe relation to the human organism must 
be accepted. That is, the natural law of such 
operative situation, must constitute the author- 
ity. 

A disease microbe is not a parasite, but an 
organism of a few cells. While a parasite is 
a cell organism developed into organs, consti- 
tuting an animal organism. 

The simple cell organisms of the microbe 
multiply by division; but never develop be- 
yond an aggregation of a few cells. And the 
cells being constructed of virus material,— 
thus become a cause of disease. 

The relation of the microbe cause — is no 

different, from the relation of any other cause. 

The virus material causes irritable sensation. 

And the one fact— that the cause of disease, 

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has no other relation than to cause irritable 
sensation; is sufficient to determine the rela- 
tion of the microbe to the human organism. 

M. Pasteur, who has made this direction 
of research a specialty, makes the statement : 
"That the virulency of the microbe was de- 
pendent on the quality of the material from 
which it is constructed." 

And this conclusion is also supported by the 
many who have engaged in microbe culture; 
that the special microbe of contagion will soon 
cease to be pathogenetic, when a different food 
material is supplied. This would seem to be 
sufficient testimony, to relegate the microbe 
to its true relation with disease problems. 

But there is another factor to be consid- 
ered ; that may be recognized as existing in a 
first education. The idea has long been culti- 
vated that a cause of disease does something; 
that it acts and produces disease. And this 
early first idea fails to give place to any special 
practical significance to the language used by 
Professor Virchow. 

Education thus far has not revealed the 
distinction, between a cause of disease do- 
ing something; and the cause— causing irri- 
table sensation,— that will occasion the life 

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power to do something;— to execute the act 
called disease. That has long been taught, 
was executed by the cause. 

As before mentioned, the function of an 
involuntary life power— and only power 
concerned in disease problems; is not recog- 
nized in the explanation of the situation be- 
ing considered. 

Thus the microbe while often being the 
cause of disease, is given credit for having 
a power— an u active principle, " that acts 
and produces the disease. And also has 
credit for ability to produce a virus having 
different kinds of powers; that act and pro- 
duce different kinds of contagious and other 
forms of disease. 

Education has provided no other explana- 
tion of the situation. The problem of hu- 
man life science as revealed in the operative 
life powers; has been relegated to future 
generations for its solution. 

The situation from a practical standpoint 
—may be instructive ; when we take into con- 
sideration the order of events that succeed 
when an individual is infected with small 
pox virus, conveyed by a small pox microbe. 
A microbe constructed from small pox virus. 
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The situation has been previously illustrated 
in connection with contagious disease; but a 
repetition may fix the idea more perman 
ently. 

The human organism when thus infected, 
and through its function of pathologic vital 
action— from such cause of disturbance; will 
soon produce many thousand times the quan- 
tity of such similar virus of contagion, as 
was first introduced. Thus providing ma- 
terial for the construction of millions of dis- 
ease microbes. 

It is not consistent to infer that those few 
microbes first introduced, can manufacture 
many thousand times the quantity of such 
kind of virus material as first introduced. 
They do not create material, from which 
other microbes are constructed. 

Thus there is no other alternative than to 
infer, that such quantity and quality of virus 
was produced by pathologic vital action. 
Those few virus microbes of first introduc- 
tion are in due time— if living— in associa- 
tion with millions of similar microbes of 
virus construction;— from material derived 
from some source. But in due time again 
with this form of non-recurrent contagious 

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disease— small pox— the human organism 
gets to the limit of its possibility of produc- 
tion of such virus. 

We then have before us the fact to con- 
sider; that this human organism can no long- 
er communicate the cause of small pox to a 
second individual. Yet microbes may be 
found in abundance with the microscope, but 
not being constructed from virus material, 
can no longer be a carrier of the virus cause 
of disease to a second human organism. 
Saint Paul said: u Let us reason." The pro- 
duction of the virus material for the con- 
struction of the millions of microbes must be 
accounted for in some way. And the fore- 
going facts should be instructive. 

Those four w r ords of the title to this chap- 
ter, each represent a micro-organism— so- 
called, because it requires the aid of a power- 
ful microscope in the making of their dis- 
covery. And such micro-organism consists 
of a few cells more or less spherical and 
elongated, and joined together in such way 
as to afford a distinction in form and are 
thus given a different name consistent with 
the kind of disease in which they are found. 

Their presumed function and importance 
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in the affairs of human life, has made it seem 
consistent that they be represented by a tech- 
nical name— which the dignity of education 
seems to require. Thus the cholera microbe, 
is known as the "spirillum cholerae asiaticae 
microbe/' and the cerobro-spinal meningitis 
microbe, "Diploeoccus intracellular men- 
ingitis cerrebrospinalis microbe," Don't 
that illustrate that the microbe is a belliger- 
ent creation? 

Those technical names are very instruc- 
tive and contribute much dignity to the edu- 
cation of any one; who can pronounce those 
names correctly at the first trial. And such 
language inspires awe and wonder of the 
profundity of Nature in its mysterious ways 
for the revealing of the works of the Deity 
to the human race. 

While the microbe, however, is an organ- 
ism of a low down creation of a few cells, 
and is thus called a u plant" organism; be- 
cause the microscope reveals a cell quite 
similar to wood fibre. The lowest organism 
put into form by a life power. But is given 
credit by — education; for having ability to 
set free an energy of wonderful power. 

A distinguished authority in his explana- 
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tion of the relation of the microbe to the hu- 
man organism; in being the "origin" of dis- 
ease; makes the statement that: "Organ- 
ized beings are continually acted upon by 
their environment, and life is an expression 
of the continuous reaction." 

That is, the microbe acts first, and the or- 
ganism retaliates and strikes back— it re- 
acts. Thus, in place of "life" being an inde- 
pendent expression of power; it is presumed 
to be dependent on some other agency doing 
something first. 

This ambiguous languge is certainly a 
very ingenious provision for the making of 
escape from the environment of incompre- 
hension. This fallacious idea of "acting," 
and "reaction," with the operative relations 
from the causes of disease, has already been 
well thrashed out. But in the fact that it 
comes into this problem of microbe relation, 
with much emphasis by the many distin- 
guished authorities; it may be well to keep 
in mind that all language in explanation of 
disease problems should conform to the laws 
and operative fundamental principles of the 
science of human life. 

There is no agency— no power, that acts on 
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the living human organism. Nor that con- 
tends with the powers of life. This idea is 
a myth. The human organism itself, is an en- 
gine of power. And what is called the "re- 
sisting power against disease," that power 
that is presumed to attack the human organ- 
ism. Is but an incident, — where the cause of 
disease is tolerated without disturbance. 

The idea that some mysterious power— not 
a life or mind power, may exercise activity 
with the organs of human life ; has come down 
to us through many centuries as a tradition. 
And while intelligence has enabled many to 
escape from the infliction of witch power. 
The "medical and the cause of disease pow- 
ers," still remain acceptable; with much re- 
search for discovery of the material in which 
they are associated. 

Thus unless it can be demonstrated that the 
nature and operate plan of the cooperative 
composite vital powers,— is unlike what has 
been represented in a previous chapter; we 
must recognize that the microbe cause of dis- 
ease has the same relation as with all other 
causes of disease. And that the microbe is 
but the carrier of the cause of disease. 

And I repeat, the cell micro-organism never 
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develops beyond an aggregation of a few cells. 
It has no organs, it cannot secrete nor excrete 
a poison. It is simply a few cells existing in 
the most primitive form that a life power can 
construct. And they may be constructed from 
both harmless and from virus material. And 
are of such dimension that many thousands 
may occupy the space of a small pin head. 

But notwithstanding their diminutive size, 
they are "powerful." In fact, inherent power, 
and the creating of power, constitutes their 
belligerent missile; for the making of attack 
on the human organism. As provided in the 
dictates of alleged scientific education. 

My conclusion respecting the relation of 
the microbe to the human organism, is based 
on a knowledge of the law of the operative 
plan of the vital powers. While the "authori- 
ties" confessing they have no comprehension 
of the working plan of this agency; and being 
persuaded by the dictates of ancient ideas that 
have come down to us ; that the causes of dis- 
ease have "active principles." Thus they have 
endowed the microbe with versatile abilities — 
that far transcend the function of any creation 
of the Universe. And which will pass into 
history as the most gigantic misconception of 
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the nature of things that ever got possession 
of the human mind. 

It may be well to not pass over the situation 
too lightly; but examine the subject from the 
bottom with much care and consideration. 
There is a powerful delusive personal influ- 
ence behind the microbe; that is placing this 
creation in the front rank among the assault- 
ing powers that contend with the human crea- 
tion for the possession of the earth. 

In dealing with the microbe problem we 
are making investigation of an alleged engine 
of power; a micro-organism alleged to gener- 
ate and set free an energy that may operate 
the machinery of human life. Thus the real 
problem before us is a factor of natural sci- 
ence. In a research for the discovery and rec- 
ognition of a power that acts— that does some- 
thing. 

Thus it is legitimate to again inquire if it 
be true— as is now taught; that the Divine 
Architect has provided two kinds of power, — 
two sources from which an operative agency 
and u active principle," may be derived; that 
can operate the machinery of human life? 

One a vital energy, and the other a "mi- 
crobe energy." This is the real bottom of 

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the situation— the real practical issue, 
whether two kinds of power may be avail- 
able. One that operates the living human 
organism in the presenting of the condition 
of health. The other that presents that dis- 
turbance called disease. Is it legitimate to 
think? 

It is a situation of yes or no. There are 
either two kinds of operative power— or 
there is not. The "authorities" say two, 
while I can discover but one— the vital en- 
ergy. 

It is self evident— independent of per- 
sonal authority, — and of possible demonstra- 
tion; that the working plan of the composite 
cooperative vital energies, afford possibility 
for the accounting for all phenomena mani- 
fested by the living human organism; and in 
the function of that one kind of "active prin- 
cipled—the vital power. 

Thus the authority for the situation is 
found among the Divine records — in an ex- 
pressed operative method. And when un- 
derstood will contribute to a more success- 
ful management of disease and human life 
preservation. 

And when understood, will also excuse the 
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microbe of all charges, except being a carrier 
of the cause of disease; when constructed 
from filth material and the virus product of 
pathologic vital action. 

The microbe problem is of international 
interest and should be surveyed in cross-sec- 
tion at various angles, in discovery of the 
magnitude of the delusion. 

In place of making microbe energy re- 
sponsible for the executing of the many path- 
ologic expressions by the living organism. It 
is the involuntary life power that is exer- 
cising activity in response to special sensa- 
tions, that is entitled to the credit of all man- 
ifest energy. 

And the recognition of what may occasion 
such special sensation; — will constitute the 
legitimate scientific research of the future, as 
being the key to many life mysteries of great 
magnitude. And I repeat that every invol- 
untary life act of every kind and quality is 
due to a previous existing sensation. And 
the cooperation of life powers is the only 
way provided in Nature, for the presenting 
of involuntary acts: 

"Vital energy opens up a new chapter in meth- 
ods and events of the Universe. The intellect is be- 

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ing enlarged ; we are living in an age of ideas, under- 
going a mighty revolution in human thought. " — 
John Fiske. 

When we further examine this mysterious 
creation— called a microbe, in its various 
subdivisions of alleged ability endowed by 
education; there will be recognized that 
wonders still multiply. 

Education not only endows the microbe 
with having ability to exercise a power, but 
may create a virus that has a power. That 
can attack the human organism together 
with an "active principle," that may oper- 
ate the machinery of human life, presenting 
both the conditions of health and disease. 

And what is even more wonderful. A 
slight change in the shape of the microbe 
gives it ability to create a different virus; 
having an entire different kind of power, 
that may act differently; and present other 
kinds of contagious diseases, — and many 
kinds of other forms of disease. 

A distinguished international authority is 
responsible for the statement: "That the 
microbe sets free an energy that is healthy 
and unhealthy." 

Thus it does not appear that the microbe 
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makes an attack personally, as a hunter of 
large game would attack a lion in Africa. 
The microbe is more discreet in its methods, 
—is more cautious in the interest of self 
preservation. And thus executes its belliger- 
ent function by proxy,— creates a virus with 
a power, that makes the attck and commits 
the fatal assault. 

Only think what this twentieth century ed- 
ucation, with the aid of a microscope has re- 
vealed, as found in the function of the mi- 
crobe; that long concealed mystery in Nature. 
That constitutes the alleged essential factor 
now recognized in the solution of all disease 
problems ; that have staggered the intellect of 
all previous centuries. 

The special virus produced by pathologic 
vital action with contagious disease — when 
bottled up by a micro-organism;— gives it a 
longer existence and thus a greater possibility 
of being conveyed to a second human organ- 
ism. 

The microbe, however, is an adventitious 
creation of no harm to the organism in which 
it is constructed— as previously mentioned. 
But may constitute an invading foe to a sec- 
ond human organism when constructed of 
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virus, in being a carrier of the cause of dis- 
ease. 

The organizing of the virus— the construc- 
tion of the microbe, does not increase or con- 
tribute to a greater degree of virulency. And 
such micro-organism is more beneficial than 
otherwise; the virus being less injurious in 
such form and is more easily eliminated. 

Distinguished authorities often obscure a 
clear idea of a scientific problem, as the lan- 
guage of Professor Virchow will illustrate : 

"The most powerful microscopes that can be made 
seem now to be in use, yet we cannot see enough. If 
we were able to look deeper into the little lump of 
protoplasmic jelly from which all life springs, we 
might at once solve the whole mystery of life. In 
my 'Cellular Pathology' I have tried to point out 
that all life springs from a cell." 

This language is seriously misleading, it 
does not fit the facts of the situation. It gives 
expectancy to a wrong direction of research 
for the solving of the many life problems. 
And also closes the door to the avenue that 
leads to the open field where life mysteries 
may be better explained, in a recognition of 
the cooperative plan of the composite vital 

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energies. This language persuades to the ex- 
pectancy that the microscope— not the mind- 
is the instrument that reveals to the compre- 
hension the mysteries of life. 

The cell is a material, visible with the mi- 
croscope. The "life-power mystery" not 
being material, is a situation for mind recog- 
nition. 

"All life does not spring from a cell." But 
all animal forms "spring from cells." The 
life power constructs the cells. The special 
cell may perish, while the life power continues 
to construct other cells from "protoplasmic," 
material — if that is the word. 

The language of the quotation in the words, 
"that life springs from a cell." That a power 
is evolved by a cell— an energy set free, that 
executes the operative mysteries of life; is pre- 
cisely what is said of the ability delegated to 
the cell micro-organism,— the microbe. While 
it is the invisible life power that constructs 
the cells and build organisms. A power recog- 
nized by its operative results. 

There is some nice thought work that 
should be presented respecting "cell therapy" 
in the function of "cell tonics" and "powerful 
cell action" of modern discovery; requiring a 

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relegation to its legitimate place among the 
affairs of life, but not of practical utility of 
mention at this time. 

The language "protoplasmic jelly" as used 
by Professor Virchow, in which material he 
observed the growth of cells is not correctly 
applicable in the representing of the situation. 
It is not possible to comprehend the existence 
of organizable material in readiness, — await- 
ing to be made into cells. 

The language conceals the correct idea. The 
situation of material and its relations with the 
powers, that give it both a different position 
—and condition; can be more nearly approxi- 
mated in the recognition. 

First, that the power of gravitation will 
move all material. Second, that chemical pow- 
ers will also act and combine all kinds of ma- 
terial, giving existence to a great variety of 
chemical compounds. 

Third, the life power of the vegetable king- 
dom can use ultimate elements, more or less; 
and chemical compounds; as food material 
for the construction of plant organizations. 

Fourth, the animal life powers cannot use 
ultimate elements and chemical compounds. 
Cannot assimilate such material for the con- 

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struction of animal organisms, and endow it 
with animal life properties. 

Thus all material that is used as food for 
the construction of animal organisms must 
first be lifted up by the vegetable life powers; 
and be organized in cell structures that con- 
stitute the vegetable kingdom : Before the ani- 
mal life powers can use the material for the 
building of animal organisms. While the ma- 
terial of one animal, may be food material for 
other animals,— but all food material for ani- 
mal life use must first pass through the vege- 
table kingdom; must first be organized by 
vegetable life powers. 

Thus there may be recognized a wise pro- 
vision, — that many animals and the human 
race; may find nutrient material supplied 
in both the vegetable and animal king- 
doms. 

The material cells of vegetable life power 
construction, are not transferred and used as 
cells, in the building of animal organisms. But 
the material of vegetable life power construc- 
tion before disintegration and chemical action 
takes place; may be used by the animal life 
powers for the construction of animal life 
cells, in the building of animal organisms. 
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When both vegetable and animal life cells 
break down— disintegrate— the cell material 
is then returned to the custody of the chemical 
powers; that rearrange such material and 
again prepare it for use as food material for 
plant organization. 

Such seems to be the operative method in 
the lifting up of material from its elementary 
condition into a more complex existence by the 
chemical forces. And again used by the vege- 
table and animal life powers, — which process 
is continually being repeated. 

Such interpretation of the situation pro- 
vides intelligent protection against resort to 
the use of chemical compounds alleged to be 
food material; that are being sold over the 
counter with the assurance that they will con- 
tribute to the support of the structures of the 
human organism. 

I will now call attention to an authority 
more personal,— who has given to the world 
his interpretation of the microbe situation. 

T. Clifford Allbutt, M. D., Regius Profes- 
sor of Physics, Cambridge University, Eng- 
land, delivered a lecture before the John Hop- 
kins University, Oct. 17, 1898, at which time 
he stated: 

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"The microbe makes attack on the human organ- 
ism, and creates a special virus, that acts and pro- 
duces disease peculiar to that form of microbe. And 
also sets free an energy, healthy or unhealthy, and 
from experience and observation, we find this reserve 
energy of the body in its various parts to be enor- 
mous. ,, 

There has been no different interpretation 
of record of the situation since that date, and 
appearances still continue to support the con- 
clusion; that the microbe is an engine of 
power— or natural storage battery, that liber- 
ates "energy" from time to time that is ap- 
plicable for the operating of the machinery of 
human life in the presenting of both health 
and disease phenomena. 

Professor Allbutt, like thousands of other 
distinguished authorities, is a victim of fal- 
lacious education. He has mistaken the 
function of involuntary life power, exercised 
from relations of cause of disturbance; as 
being an "energy" set free by the microbe. 

It is generally anticipated that sooner or 
later great practical utility will be found in 
the discovery of the kind of microbe that is 
on the rampage. But thus far, however, it 
has not been determined with certainty— 
what to do next. 

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Yet so far as microbe science has ad- 
vanced, the best thing now known is to make 
a record of the discovery; with a general de- 
scription and select an appropriate name 
that will go into history for the benefit of the 
coming generation. But after the discovery 
and affixing of name, and making the record; 
we are not out of the woods, our troubles 
are not mitigated. For it has been ascer- 
tained that it is not possible to paralyze the 
microbe without first killing the individual 
in whose insides the alleged conflict is rag- 
ing. 

While at the same time, the importance of 
being able to distinguish one kind of mi- 
crobe power from that of the other species; 
has its unknown value and is of great satis- 
faction. And a reward of many thousand 
dollars has been thrust upon the physician or 
microscopist, who discovered the special 
form of microbe in association with scarlet 
fever; which was paid by one of our Ameri- 
can multi millionaires whose first name is 
John. But we are still confronted with equal 
trouble— as of the more early situation. 

The special microbe has been discovered 
and on record, and has a name provided and 
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there we are. And what to do next, is in the 
hands of microbe experts to determine. That 
is, how best to put a quietus on such mi- 
crobe, without first sacrificing the life of 
thouse persons who are in the turmoil of 
conflict with such alleged engine of power. 

But original ideas often afford relief and 
the consensus of the committee's conclusion 
is , that Nature has provided some means 
that may be effectual for their extermination. 
It has been suggested that human ingenuity 
may so differentiate their individual proclivi- 
ties as to get them to fighting among them- 
selves, in illustration that science is equal to 
the emergency. 

Thus the mention of the microbe race may 
pass into history among the recorded list of 
extinct creations,— the most fierce of all. 
And of microscopic discovery in this twen- 
tieth century, of an engine of various pow- 
ers that attacks and destroys the human or- 
ganism. 

In more candid view the situation is of 
serious consideration; this microbe insanity 
—that is the word— has inflicted such injury 
to the human mind, in the disturbing of the 
reasoning powers; that it may be advisable 
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to approach the situation from a different 
point of view in aid of correction. The mi- 
crobe infliction has got such a hold on the 
mind that should a writer on the subject of 
disease, fail to mention germs or microbes 
and thus show his loyalty to the faith ; he is 
liable to be adjudged a back number. 

Many people have been pronounced in- 
sane by the more reflective mind and com- 
mitted to retreats for the safety of such per- 
sons; who have made no more exhibit of un- 
balanced mind— than is now prevailing; in 
the recognition that microbe is an engine of 
power. 

Rational reason is the foundation for na- 
tional prosperity, and it may be well to go 
back to the beginning of things for the ad- 
justment of the misunderstanding; in the 
recognition that our medical science educa- 
tion has come down to us as a tradition. 
That is, the science feature— the nature of 
things,— is accepted to-day in precisely the 
same idea; that was entertained by the an- 
cient mind one thousand years ago. 

And no examination has been made to cor- 
rect the idea— in fact, it has not been recog- 
nized that the idea required correction, as 

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then entertained. That is, that powers— 
not vital energies, — may act and operate the 
machinery of life. In other words, that a 
material cause of life power disturbance; 
has a power or "active principle" — in itself; 
that acts and presents the disturbance. 

All succeeding generations for this long 
period of time, appear to be satisfied with 
the intellectual proficiency of the early mind, 
too present a correct interpretation of the 
nature of things. 

The existing educational infliction consti- 
tutes a calamitous situation that is seriously 
— and unconsciously, endangering the lives 
of the people; and some measures must be 
adopted to protect the welfare of our na- 
tion. And be so presented' in gradual ap- 
proach that it will carry conviction and com- 
prehension of the correct nature of things. 

The secret of success is not found in la- 
borious mind exercise; but is quite easy when 
we get our minds pointed in the right direc- 
tion. 

Thus should we analyze the Universe to 
discover its essential constituents. We find 
it to consist of material and power, tech- 
nically called force. The divisions of force 
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each perform a function of their own kind 
of duty. Neither division can perform the 
labor assigned to any other department. 

Material is one constituent of the Uni- 
verse, and power the other. Material don't 
generate power; but power is manifested 
through material— by material,— in both 
grand divisions of force— the physical and 
life powers. 

Thus the microbe as a material — cannot 
generate energy. And being an aggrega- 
tion of a few cells— without organs; can ex- 
ercise neither voluntary nor involuntary 
powers. Consequently, can have no opera- 
tive energy or power ability of any kind. Cir- 
cumstantial facts alone, being sufficient to de- 
fine the microbe relation. 

Thus the microbe relation to the human or- 
ganism is not one of "energy," but a situation 
of quality of material. As mentioned in the 
few words by Professor Virchow, — which sug- 
gestion is entirely ignored; through the per- 
sistency of a fallacious education that gives 
support to conclusions. 

Education should be so directed that it may 
recognize the distinction between an alleged 
microbe "energy," and the quality of the ma- 

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terial from which the microbe is constructed. 
Which irritant quality relates the microbe to 
the human organism in being a cause of dis- 
ease. 

The distinction in the quality of the ma- 
terial of which the microbe is constructed, in 
being a cause of disease; is precisely like the 
distinction between the material from w r hich 
the domestic turkey and the turkey buzzard 
is constructed. 

The material cause of disease, is always im- 
plied in the quality of the material. That is, 
whether it be irritable or "inert"— harmless. 

Filth material, organized or unorganized, 
is a cause of disease. Pathologic virus is a 
cause of disease, whether it exist as a micro- 
organism — a u germ", — or be it strained from 
such organism. It is the irritant quality of the 
material, organized— or unorganized, that 
constitutes the cause. The great important 
fact to be ever recognized. 

All causes of disease, cause irritable sensa- 
tion—irritability. They have no other kind 
of relation to the human organism. See chap- 
ter, "Causes of Disease." Therefore, the mi- 
crobe can have no different relation as a cause 
of disease, — unlike other causes of disease; 

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and its "Virulency is in the quality of the ma- 
terial from which it is constructed. " — 
Virchow. 

Practical facts as with the small pox illus- 
tration, and the operative law of the relations 
of cause and effect; as provided in the opera- 
tive fundamental principles of human life sci- 
ence. Will reveal to the comprehension— 
that the "germ theory" of disease as now 
accepted; is the most gigantic delusion of 
modern infliction of mid-air contortion that 
ever took possession of a rational mind. 

But why is such delusion made possible — 
in this twentieth century age of intelligence? 

Simply for two reasons. First, the cultured 
mind has long been the victim of a fallacious 
education respecting the nature of things— 
in equal contradiction; as with the Ptolmaic 
interpretation of the solar system problem. 

Second, there has never been revealed to 
the comprehension the operative plan of the 
vital energy— the life power. The only power 
provided for the operating of the living hu- 
man organism, for the presenting of the con- 
ditions of both health and disease ; and opera- 
tive sequences from medicinal relations. The 
postponed problem. 

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This problem, however, of recent date has 
received some attention ; and I find among the 
public records of events that I have a rival 
claimant in discovery of the u secret of vital 
force." 

Thus it may be possible that a committee 
of scientists may be required to determine, 
"who gets there first. " Determine which in- 
terpretation of the situation, can be verified 
from the records and methods of Nature. 

The rival discoverer is Professor Loeb, 
then of the Chicago University, who an- 
nounced in January, 1902, the result of his 
research at the United States Government 
Experiment station at Wood's HolL Mass., 
of his "discovery of the secret of vital force." 

The incident of discovery is described in 
the following language : 

"I very early came to the belief that the forces 
which rule the realm of living things are no other 
than those which we know in the inanimate world. 5 ' 

"I experimented with pieces of muscle and with 
live sea animals of the lower order. I put a jelly- 
fish in contact with a solution of electrically charged 
substance, and muscular action followed. The elec- 
trical charges in the atoms of the bodily tissues are 
responsible for all the active phenomena of life. In 
other words, electricity is the basis of life. 

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"It was clear to me now that the beat of the 
heart is not due to some mysterious influence of 
the still more mysterious nerves, as had long been 
supposed. It comes from the presence or absence 
of a minute quantity of certain salts. The new 
chemistry stepped in to show precisely how these 
may act. We shall consider living organisms as 
chemical machines.' ' 

It will be observed in this quotation that 
there is illustrated the same problem already 
considered; with the relations of cause and ef- 
fect,— as expressed by the operative involun- 
tary life power. 

The electricity like other means, merely 
caused irritable sensation. The jelly-fish mus- 
cles already loaded with life power, exercised 
motion in response to irritation. Similar to 
the laboratory experiment with the fish that 
flopped out of the spider. 

Thus it would be equally as consistent to in- 
fer, that a hot spider was "the basis of life." 

Here is this one fact to be recognized, as 
before mentioned; that all distinguished au- 
thorities, in their rendering of a solution of 
human life problems; have ever failed to give 
credit to an existing involuntary life power. 

Whenever any power function is a factor 
of a life problem, it is recognized as a power 
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from some other source and kind,— not vital 
power. That is credited with the execution 
of the power feature of the situation. 

With the problem of human life science, 
there is something more than intellectual pride 
to be considered. It does not concern the 
medical profession alone, but the laity whose 
lives are entrusted to the custody of the phy- 
sician for the management of disease — that 
are in jeopardy; and that have the largest life 
interest in this problem. 

They are entitled to a better protection than 
is afforded in the existing education of alleged 
medical science of today. An education per- 
suading to an expectancy that the human or- 
ganism may be the recipient of supplementary 
power. A power that may be introduced 
from without — in the name of u active medical 
principle." That will contribute support to 
the human organism in conditions of weari- 
ness and debility. 

In the U. S. Dispensatory of not long ago, 
could be found the statement; that alcohol 
gave strength to muscles. All branches of 
natural science have two kinds of facts to be 
considered. Material facts that the eye may 
perceive, and the functional operative power 

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facts ; that the mind may recognize and dem- 
onstrate by the result. 

The educational situation of human life 
science, is of serious consideration. And in 
illustration should the astronomer who ac- 
cepted the interpretation that the sun revolved 
around the earth, be requested to calculate the 
time of a total eclipse of the sun; what area, 
and what location would the earth be de- 
prived of the sun's rays. 

He being ignorant of the operative plan of 
this branch of natural science; would utterly 
fail in the effecting of the solution. 

And when one accepts the idea— in accord- 
ance with the existing education, that material 
medicine has a power— an u active medical 
principle, "— thus giving credit to an erron- 
eous source from which an operative power is 
derived; and who is without comprehension of 
the working plan of the life powers, and their 
operative relations with cause and effect. 

Such person would be seriously handicap- 
ped in his ability to recognize, and take ad- 
vantage of fleeting opportunities for the 
preservation of human life. 

And while not recognizing the attending 
disadvantage, it would afford an illustration 
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of a situation, where ignorance is bliss. Thus 
no regrets would be entertained by one party ; 
and none possible by the other. 

A person without knowledge of arithmetic, 
would be laboring at great disadvantage in 
the adjusting of financial accounts. 

It is imperative in aid of human life pres- 
ervation that those who seek to manage dis- 
ease, shall become familliar with the laws of 
the composite cooperative vital powers that 
present the disturbance they are required to 
control; and with knowledge of how to take 
advantage of the possibilities that are being 
presented for a more successful management 
and conformity to the relations of cause and 
effect. 

There is provided in every branch of 
natural science a foundation plan contribut- 
ing to the solution and management of af- 
fairs that pertain to each special depart- 
ment; that require to be correctly under- 
stood. 

The possibility of solution of solar system 
problems was dependent on the correctness 
of the interpretation of the nature of things 
as discovered by Copernicus, Kepler and 
others. And there is provided of equal com- 

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prehension, certain laws of the operative life 
powers contributing to the most successful 
management of disease, revealed in the com- 
posite cooperative vital energy in this branch 
of natural science. 

The cooperation of human life powers is 
a new idea. An idea that has never been ex- 
amined, which opens up to view a new chap- 
ter in the events of the Universe. The most 
profound problems of human life incidents 
are susceptible of solution and comprehen- 
sion through the functions of the recognized 
distinct life powers and their cooperation. 



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Conscious and Subconscious Mind 

MANY of the long concealed mys- 
teries of life seem to be amend- 
able to comprehension when 
we recognize the fact that hu- 
man life power is manifested 
as a composite agency — that cooperates. Thus 
when we understand the kind of life work that 
is performed by each division, and their co- 
operate function; it is both apparent and of 
possible demonstration, that the key, that un- 
locks many mysteries are revealed through 
the complex function of cooperation. 

In a previous statement mention is made 
that active disease which is the same kind of 
incident,— as involuntary pathologic vital ac- 
tion; is presented by the cooperation of the 
sensation, with the contractility— the motion 
division. 

There is also a different cooperation with 
the same result but of no special practical 
value, yet of scientific interest; that may be 
recognized. That is, the mind with some peo- 

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pie can produce sensation of such quality as 
to be succeeded with an involuntary life act, 
which illustrates the possibility, of a different 
cooperation that will develop motion. 

Such incident is illustrated in the fact that 
with some people when being told that they 
have been given an emetic by mistake ; nausea 
may be developed and thus occasion the per- 
son to vomit. And it is also possible with 
those who are susceptible to hypnotic influ- 
ence. 

It is important to fix in the mind that we 
must depend on the cooperation of life pow- 
ers, to enable us to account for many incidents 
of mystery. There is an incident of alleged 
"miracle" on record that has been attended 
with some question whether it be real or 
"faked." In the "fire walk" that is practiced 
in some countries, of walking with bare feet 
over beds of red hot stones without apparent 
injury. 

Prof. S. P. Langley, of the Smithsonian In- 
stitute, has witnessed such incident in Tahiti. 
His explanation of such exhibition— without 
apparent injury; was in part, that the volcanic 
stones used; being a vesicular basalt of poor 
conducting property, together with tough 

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soles of the feet, would take the "miracle" out 
of the incident. 

While miracles are not produced to order, 
yet with such feat, there is a scientific principle 
to be considered. Thus to have exhibit of in- 
jury from heat; there must exist in a normal 
condition the function of sensation. That must 
first become irritated from the heat, to make 
it possible to show injury from vital disturb- 
ance, from the contact with hot stones. 

But provided that it is possible, which is 
true with some people; of effecting a tem- 
porary abrogation of the function of sensation 
by self hypnotism. The sensation then being 
paralyzed, as would be from chloroform; 
there could be no experience of pain; no evi- 
dence of disturbance from heat as a vital act. 
The operative life function between cause and 
effect being inoperative. 

Consequently, the only result from the heat, 
would be like the cooking of meat and the 
brief time would not permit such effect to be 
produced. The revelations of science are of 
serious injury to miracles. 

Not only is it revealed that the different 
divisions of life and mind power cooperate; 
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ability to express a greater proficiency of 
their own kind of special function. 

In fact, there is something wonderful to 
be recognized in the additions of peculiar 
function to the mind division of human life 
ability. 

Three of the special divisions of powers 
are susceptible of much cultivation with all 
people; while with some people, to a re- 
markable degree. 

It is often said that poets are born— not 
made. This idea is applicable in many di- 
rections. That is, many people have born 
qualities that admit of cultivation making it 
possible for them to easily accomplish many 
things that are totally impossible with oth- 
ers. 

For instance, muscular power, music, 
mathematics, art, foresight that insures fi- 
nancial success, managing ability, that far 
exceeds the possibility of the many with all 
available possible culture. 

The human mind may be endowed with 
born qualities, that are susceptible of a cul- 
ture accomplishment; making it possible to 
execute feats that far exceed the limit of 
measurement by the comprehension. 

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Fifty years ago it would have been dif- 
ficult for one to accept the possibilities re- 
vealed by the telephone, talking machine, 
wireless telegraph and airships. 

And to-day, it may be difficult to antici- 
pate, or even accept the possibilities of an 
alleged mind function; that may be revealed 
through an additional born quality that is 
manifested in the name of subconscious 
mind. That is, a mind function that can ex- 
ecute feats that are totally unlike in many 
instances ; and beyond the comprehension of 
the conscious mind. 

The subconscious mind functions of the 
living human organism may execute feats 
that so far exceed belief and comprehension; 
that some people give credit to the "Evil 
One," as being responsible for the incident. 
In fact, it has ever been acceptable to charge 
up the mysteries of "occult" powers to this 
imaginary personage. While others accept 
the later interpretation, — that it is the dis- 
sociate mind that has returned from the un- 
explored region; and is revealing intelli- 
gence acquired in the alleged open field of 
universal knowledge. 

It will, however, be recognized in due 
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time that it is the function of the subcon- 
scious mind, still in association with the ma- 
terial living human organism. Not the dis- 
sociate mind— the "spirit" mind; that is 
manifesting the "occult" phenomena that 
has long engaged the attention of the most 
profound thinkers. A phenomena that has 
intelligence behind the incident. 

In the making of approach in recognition 
of the situation of what may constitute an 
exhibition of subconscious mind function; 
there is the dream mind phenomena to be 
recognized, which at first suggestion does 
not inspire much importance. "It is noth- 
ing but a dream." 

But the strangeness of the situation in the 
fact that the dream mind may execute a 
function, independent of the wakeful con- 
scious mind. While the wakeful mind may 
often recall the visions and the thought ex- 
perience of the dream mind. 

The dream mind will often reveal intelli- 
gence that the wakeful mind could not grasp. 
It often sees things correctly, discovers 
articles miles away. Such feats constitute 
indications that some peculiar quality of 
mind function awaits development and rec- 
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ognition. 

The dream feats are entitled to more than 
a passing notice— to be mentioned in the 
morning at the breakfast table. The dream 
mind furnishes the wakeful mind with 
something profound to think about. It is 
this feature of subconscious mind possibil- 
ity; that is being investigated in the name of 
psychic research. That is, phenomena with 
an intelligence behind it, of super-added pos- 
sibility; that far exceeds the function of the 
conscious mind. 

In the making of research; provided that 
it is possible to imitate the environment of 
the dream mind. That is, possible to elim- 
inate the conscious wakeful mind function, 
—make it passive; as in conditions of sleep. 
May it not be possible for this quality called 
dream mind; to execute similar dream mind 
function, when the conscious mind is awake. 

Now provided this can be effected, which 
is possible; the conscious wakeful mind, at 
this time; may take cognizance of the dream 
mind experience. That is, see the dream 
mind pictures, similar to the dream mind 
function that we recall later at the breakfast 
table. 

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The conscious mind requires some special 
environment to enable it to think. And the 
subconscious, must also have its special en- 
vironment; which is a problem far from be- 
ing clearly understood. As the situation now 
exists, a special environment is now and then 
provided; which precise requirement the 
conscious mind finds difficult to comprehend. 

Yet we have before us the one scientific 
fact— that whatever is revealed; must come 
through the cooperation of the two mind di- 
visions. The conscious and subconscious. 
Thus how to provide the essential environ- 
ment, may be very difficult to explain. 

But after making numerous experiments, 
I found it possible to effect such cooperation 
— as would enable my conscious mind, when 
awake;— to see the similar dream mind vi- 
sions of sleep. 

Producing clearly outlined scenes, land- 
scapes, marching armies, cavalry passing in 
review, hideous pictures, faces and forms of 
people with that equal clearness, as with 
dream mind phenomena. But it was re- 
quired that my eyes remain closed. 

I could describe to a second person the 
succeeeding views that were being present- 
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ed; and from thought suggestion, could dic- 
tate the general character of the scenes to 
be presented. But when opening my eyes, 
the phenomena would cease ; and when again 
closed would be repeated. 

On a few occasions I was able with my 
eyes open, and by daylight to see animal 
forms; but not human faces. Even with the 
eyes open it is not really a vision with the 
physical eye, no more than is the dream 
vision of sleep. 

Much research has been made by many 
to provide for the presentation of various 
kinds of strange phenomena; that may re- 
veal to their satisfaction, the acceptable evi- 
dence of return of the "spirit" mind. 

But from my standpoint of conclusion, 
persuaded by the results of my research, 
with the investigation of human life prob- 
lems; it appears without doubt, that the sub- 
conscious mind function has been mistaken 
for the return of the "spirit" mind. 

Herbert Spencer made the statement: 
"That the nature of things has never been 
correctly interpreted in the first attempt." 

In order to bring out clearly to the com- 
prehension the kind of feats performed, 

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that are executed in an illustration of a func- 
tion of the subconscious mind, I will men- 
tion, that a young lady who was engaged in 
art study— in painting, repeatedly got up in 
her sleep in the darkness of night and exe- 
cuted nice work on the canvas, — equal to 
the day work with the conscious mind. 

Such similar instances are on record by 
the hundred, that are well substantiated. 
And such similar feats are often given inter- 
pretation, as being the function of a "spirit," 
— "spirit" painting, in a condition of 
"trance." 

When it is alleged, that the "spirit" uses 
the hand of the "trance medium" in the ex- 
ecution of the feat. When an individual 
gets up in the night, climbs ladders, walks 
around near the eaves of high buildings; 
they are guided by the subconscious mind. 
Which acts are represented as being feats 
of somnambulism. 

The fact to be recognized, is that the sub- 
conscious mind may operate the human or- 
ganism ; similar in many instances, as with the 
operative ability of the conscious mind. And 
the subconscious mind can think and express 
intelligence of certain kinds,— that is often 

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superior to the conscious mind ability. 

This function is for a purpose, and when 
we learn how to harness this ability, it may 
be found to be a very advantageous super- 
added quality. The function of reason, is also 
a provided quality of the mind of great util- 
ity. While even in this twentieth century, it 
is but little used often times in the persuading 
to a conclusion. 

The subconscious mind may execute feats 
of which the conscious mind may be totally 
oblivious. And also may execute feats, when 
the conscious mind of the same individual- 
like the mind of a second person; may be an 
observer of the incident. 

It is my purpose to show that it is more in 
harmony with the nature of things, — that we 
do know. To accept that it is the function of 
the subconscious mind of the living; that is 
executing the strange phenomena. That is 
being accepted by one and one-half million of 
people as being executed and presented by the 
dissociate mind of a returned "spirit." 

The alleged "spirit" phenomena has long 
been presented for consideration without dis- 
covery of recognized premises of a scientific 
foundation; that would afford a different ex- 
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planation of the mystery. 

The situation has been disposed of in— a 
belief or a disbelief; and often regarded by 
many as being as an imposition on a credulous 
people. And while some fraud may frequent- 
ly take part in such manifestation, a large pro- 
portion of the phenomena is entitled to accept- 
ance, as being a wonderful revelation; even 
when measured by the existing recognized 
machinery of the science of life. 

And it has long seemed to me that such 
phenomena was but a problem in the function 
of the living human organism, of the sub- 
conscious mind. And when the situation is 
understood and accepted, that the life power 
called vital force is a composite power; that 
is exercised in several divisions of different 
function,— that cooperate. And that some of 
those divisions are susceptible to an evolution 
of additional powers. 

It may then be reasonable to anticipate that 
such phenomena may be understood and dem- 
onstrated; as being a manifestation by the sub- 
conscious mind function of the living. 

Automatic writing, being one of the alleged 
functions of "spirit" power, I have sought to 
learn what were the possibilities of the sub- 
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conscious mind; in being made applicable to 
the execution of such writing. And such kind 
of incident would be quite similar to the func- 
tion exercised by the young lady, who exe- 
cuted painting on the canvas in the darkness 
of night. 

Those incidents of automatic writing im- 
ply, that the subconscious mind uses the hand 
of the conscious mind; without the conscious 
mind taking part. While the conscious mind 
may witness the execution, as the mind of a 
second person may do. 

Or, the conscious mind, as with the mind 
of the "medium" in a "trance" who is afford- 
ed environment for the exercise of the sub- 
conscious mind; may not be conscious of the 
transpiring incident. 

After much training and research of this 
kind, and having developed the possibility of 
executing automatic writing, I have been af- 
forded an opportunity to determine to a limit- 
ed extent; what results may be obtained 
through the cooperation of the two divisions 
of mind function, — the conscious and subcon- 
scious. And I will briefly mention some of 
the experimental revelations. 

First. The subconscious mind of person 
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number one may use the muscles of number 
one in the execution of the writing; without 
the conscious mind of this person taking part. 
In the meantime, number one may observe the 
incident. 

Second. The conscious mind of number 
one can suggest the subject; and communicate 
the idea to the subconscious mind of number 
one. And the idea will be expressed in writing 
by the subconscious mind of number one, 
using the hand of number one. 

Third. The subconscious mind of number 
two may communicate intelligence in posses- 
sion of the conscious mind of number two. 
To the subconscious mind of number one; 
who will use the hand of number one in the 
mention of the subject in writing. 

And in the meantime the conscious mind of 
number two, may have entirely forgotten the 
incident and will marvel at the fact that such 
incident is mentioned in the communication. 
And such revelation frequently persuades to 
the acceptance, that a "spirit" mind has re- 
turned from the realms of universal knowl- 
edge ; and makes this mention in proof of the 
possibility of return. 

Fourth. The subconscious mind of num- 
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ber two, apparently may communicate to sub- 
conscious mind number one. Facts that are 
known only to number three— who is not 
present. And the hand of number one will 
make mention in writing of the incident. 

Fifth. In a crude illustration, it may be 
said that subconscious minds constitute signal 
stations, that may communicate intelligence 
from hilltop to hilltop, being received by a 
subconscious mind ; that may reveal the intelli- 
gence to the conscious mind in writing. 

But few people, however, are in readi- 
ness to accept such representation of possi- 
bility. But such events, from distances of 
hundreds of miles seem to be well verified. 

It may be well to keep in mind that the 
subconscious personality, — or the alleged 
"spirit," is totally unreliable as a guardian 
angel. The subconscious — like the con- 
scious mind, may hold converse as with 
"trance" phenomena; and express its under- 
standing of situations, names and events with 
similar unreliability as with such mention by 
the conscious mind of social qualities. It is 
said that there are "lying spirits," but that 
is not the correct way to express the situa- 
tion. The subconscious mind may be both 

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consciously and unconsciously persuaded, 
from relations difficult to understand in full. 

There are several words that come into 
the problems under consideration,— that are 
liable to occasion much confusion. Hyp- 
notism somnambulism, trance, medium, cata- 
lepsy, psychic faculties and some others. All 
signify a condition contributing to an en- 
vironment, affording possibility for the exer- 
cise of the subconscious mind functions; be- 
ing conditions of existing abrogation of the 
conscious mind faculties. 

In the place of automatic writing, auto- 
matic or "trance" speaking may be exer- 
cised, presenting similar communication. 
That is often given interpretation, as being 
a "spirit" communication through the in- 
strumentality of a speaking "trance med- 
ium." 

The subconscious mind ability, is not an 
attachment dependent on a previous educa- 
tional accomplishment. A young person or 
even an individual not distinguished for 
their literary attainments, may have a born 
quality that may exercise this mind function 
to a wonderful degree. 

A child has been able to converse in a for- 
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eign language, of which in their normal con- 
dition it was not possible to understand. 
The subconscious mind of one who could 
speak such language, would cooperate with 
such quality of the mind of the child; thus 
enabling the child to converse in an un- 
known tongue. That child being in a hyp- 
notic condition. 

A person having no knowledge of coop- 
erative subconscious mind possibility; when 
witnessing such incident would be liable to 
experience an astonishment that would stag- 
ger their comprehension, and convert them 
to a belief in "spirit" communication. 

This is a very large subject in which the 
possibility of presenting strange phenomena 
seems to be immeasurable. While it is my 
purpose to call attention only to a few inci- 
dents of such phenomena that may illus- 
trate that such are problems in human life 
science; presented by the cooperative possi- 
bility of the two kinds of living mind func- 
tion in association with the living human or- 
ganism. 

To what extent a cultivation of this faculty 
may reveal marvels, is yet to be determined. 
There has been manifested from time to 

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time very wonderful phenomena; alleged to 
be presented by an "occult" power. And 
this power cannot be distinguished from 
the subconscious mind power. Those who 
accept that it is "spirits," have no occasion 
to investigate otherwise ; than to afford pos- 
sibility for the presenting of "manifesta- 
tions." They are satisfied with the belief, 
and that terminates the thoughtful research. 

While those who disbelieve— having no 
"theory", no hypothesis respecting the situ- 
ation; thus find no encouragement for the 
making investigation. And the research 
has been indefinitely postponed. 

The fact of existing strange phenomena 
with an intelligence behind, that guides the 
incident; has been accepted by a great mul- 
titude of intelligent people as being a func- 
tion of the returned "spirit" mind. 

Thus without knowledge of the cooper- 
ate function of composite mind powers; such 
conclusion is of reasonable acceptance. 

And it being an established fact that such 
human life power has existence; thus unless 
it can be determined where the function of 
the subconscious mind ends, and the "spirit" 
mind begins; it will be difficult to perpetuate 

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a belief in return of a "spirit" mind beyond 
the next generation with thoughtful per- 
sons. 

This peculiar mind function is doubtless 
of some practical utility, when we learn how 
to take advantage of its possibilities. This 
occult phenomena is of unquestionable exist- 
ence; and there seems to be only two al- 
ternatives for explanation. Either it is the 
"spirits," or a function of the subconscious 
mind of the living. 

A critical examination of the alleged 
"spirit" return. Fails to satisfy the thought- 
ful mind of the many who find great incon- 
sistency in the character of the phenomena. 
And the suggestion is certainly entitled to 
much consideration; whether an examina- 
tion of the subconscious mind function, may 
not reveal a situation more in harmony with 
known possibilities and facts. 

There are two kinds of phenomena that 
are beyond the limit of acceptance by many 
people as being genuine. That is, the mov- 
ing of material without contact, and what 
is called "materialization." The presenting 
of human faces and forms. 

Those who are not present, and are dis- 
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believers in alleged "spirit" phenomena; 
consider all such phenomena as being some 
kind of a trick practiced on the credulous, 
who are not quite as brilliant as themselves. 

It is true in many instances that fraud is 
responsible for the incident; but there is 
much that is genuine; that has been ex- 
amined by able and honest men who have 
imposed conditions making it impossible for 
deception to be practiced. 

Respecting the moving of material without 
contact, and in contradiction of all laws now 
understood; the idea that fraud is being prac- 
ticed is a first conclusion, — yet so nicely done 
as to escape detection. 

It is not consistent to infer that all investi- 
gators have been deceived; while the more 
satisfied competent, have not had the oppor- 
tunity to show up the fraud. 

There is a power in association with min- 
eral matter called magnetism, that will move 
material without contact. That would be very 
mysterious were we less familiar with the fact. 
While it may be acceptable, that some power 
may be in association with living material 
under certain conditions that can execute a 
similar feat. 

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This modern discovery of power that may 
move tables and chairs has an apparent guid- 
ing intelligence in association. But the ques- 
tion is, whether this power is exercised by the 
"spirit" mind— a "spirit" power. Or is it a 
subconscious mind power of the living human 
organism? 

Provided the "dissociate" mind power can 
exercise such feats ; it may then be as reason- 
able to infer, that the subconscious mind 
power of the living may execute similar feats. 

Is it not as consistent to thus infer, as it 
would be to accept, that the dissociate mind 
has been given additional powers? We al- 
ready know that the subconscious mind may 
execute strange moving feats with the living 
organism. And it is equally as consistent to 
accept that it may move a table without ma- 
terial contact; as to accept that the "dissoci- 
ate" mind — only, has been given such ability. 

The alleged fact has passed beyond contro- 
versy by those who are familiar with this class 
of phenomena; that material can be moved 
without contact by some kind of intelligent 
power; which has been accepted as a "spirit" 
power. While it is my contention that it is 
the subconscious mind power of the living or- 

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ganism that is responsible for the incident; 
having much support in the known function 
of composite cooperative life powers. New 
facts are being presented awaiting explana- 
tion, and the world is in need of new ideas 
that may be verified. 

The vital energy is a mysterious power. Yet 
when it becomes dissociate from a human 
body,— it is a strong conclusion to accept; that 
it may return and use the human organism of 
various people from time to time in the doing 
of worldly things. A living energy having 
existence— dissociate from material; is a diffi- 
cult situation for the mind to grasp. 

And while the science of human life as pre- 
sented in the function of vital force has ever 
remained a postponed problem; there has 
been no alternative for explanation of such 
strange phenomena except that the "spirits" 
execute the feats. 

My own experience in original research in- 
dependent of all bias by my associates, has 
persuaded me to accept the conclusion that 
material things may be moved from place to 
place to a limited degree without physical con- 
tact, and guided by my own spoken sugges- 
tion. But a detailed mention of such inci- 
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dents, however, is of no special value. 

By permission, I have been admitted on 
several occasions to private "circles" where 
physical manifestations were on exhibition; 
alleged to be presented by "spirit" power. 

By urgent request, I have been given per- 
mission to make experiment in my own way, 
in the claim, that the manifestations by the 
cooperation of my own mind, would be pre- 
sented as I chose to dictate; as of mention in 
experiment number two with automatic writ- 
ing. I was told that no one could "manage 
the spirits." But repeatedly the phenomena 
would be presented, that I had requested in 
spoken language. 

I was then told that the results were due to 
the fact — of which I might be unconscious, — 
that I was the strongest "medium" present 
and had more influence over the "spirits." 

For ten years I was a member of the 
Psychic Research Society of London, Eng- 
land, and the American branch. Thus had 
access to the private literature of the society, 
that afforded me opportunity to learn much 
about the mysterious phenomena that was 
being investigated. 

The committee of investigations was with- 

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out bias, and able to apply intelligence to their 
critical examination of the incidents. And 
from which records, I will relate the follow- 
ing: 

Two gentlemen engaged in psychic re- 
search and having qualities that made them 
experts, at a fixed time, as noted in their 
memoranda; resolved to present a viridical 

ghost,— the ghost of the living Mr. 

to a young lady who personally knew the gen- 
tleman. And who was very susceptible to the 
experience of seeing strange visions. 

The young lady at the time was sitting in 
her room reading in open day, and some one- 
fourth of a mile distant. She made it the 
practice to make note in her memoranda of 
whatever visions were presented and also the 
time. 

A few hours later the two gentlemen called 
and inquired if she had anything of interest 
to mention. She opened her note book and 
made exhibit of memoranda; that at the hour 
mentioned she had seen the ghost of Mr. 
, standing in her room. 

The two gentlemen opened their note book, 
and made exhibit of their record; of similar 
hour and mention of their resolve to present 
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the ghost of Mr. . 

The many ghost faces and hands that are 
presented in association with " Cabinet Exhi- 
bitions" by the subconscious mind of the 
"medium," are not all of them "faked" dem- 
onstrations; while many exhibitions that are 
run on schedule time are often demonstrated 
—as being fraudulent. 

But that such possibility really exists with 
the subconscious mind of some people, who 
are highly gifted with this function; to present 
a ghost face of the dead and also the living; 
yet conscious or unconscious of what they are 
doing will be accepted in due time. 

The ghost of the gentleman seen by the 
young lady when reading in open day; was 
not a returned "spirit" ghost. See Hampton's 
Magazine, Jan., 1 910— page 108. And learn 
how ghosts are made. 

There has been much phenomena of the 
"ghost" kind presented; and it will be more 
acceptable, and more in harmony with the 
things we do know ; to give credit to the sub- 
conscious mind rather than the dissociate 
"spirit" mind, for such "ghost" presentation. 

The alleged "materialized" ghosts are not 
material of tangible recognition, no more than 

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is the dream mind apparition. Strange facts 
come up for consideration; and it is more 
legitimate to make an examination, than to 
ignore them. 

In the presenting of subconscious mind 
phenomena, there are certain conditions re- 
quired, as between the hypnotizer and his sub- 
ject. The conscious mind function must be 
abrogated to get the best results. 

The dream mind visions, discoveries of ar- 
ticles, and the mention of incidents is in evi- 
dence of a quality and possibility of living 
mind function; that may operate independent 
of the conscious mind. 

And to what extent the subconscious mind 
may execute feats and present wonderful phe- 
nomena, remains to be determined. The facts 
already verified transcend all belief by those 
who are not very familiar with such experi- 
ence. 

A distinguished and able member of the 
Psychic Research Society makes the statement, 
that only two incidents have come to his notice 
that could not be explained with his knowl- 
edge of the living powers. 

While it is true, however, that many mem- 
bers have been converted to the acceptance of 
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"spirit" communication; and possibly for the 
reason,— that with such investigation; they 
did not have the benefit of what is revealed 
through the operative plan of the composite 
cooperative vital powers. Which composite 
powers must be recognized as being responsi- 
ble for the presenting of many mysterious in- 
cidents. 

It has not been my purpose to discuss be- 
lief and faith; but to examine facts in a 
problem of natural science, presented with- 
out doubt in the functions of the coopera- 
tive life powers. There is an existing situ- 
ation easily recognized of composite cooper- 
ative life powers; through which functions 
may be presented the alleged "spirit" phen- 
omena. 

That is, those cooperative powers pre- 
sent phenomena that is so similar to the al- 
leged "spirit" manifestation; that it is dif- 
ficult to escape the conclusion. That all such 
occult strange phenomena cannot be other- 
wise presented; than through such powers 
that are in association with the living human 
organism. 

The possibilities of the subconscious mind 
function constitutes a new field for research, 
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that will reveal wonderful results that far 
transcend the limit of our present belief and 
comprehension. In fact, the most wonder- 
ful presented in the Universe. At the pres- 
ent time the feats presented by "Eusapia 
Pallidino," are in illustration and exhibition 
of a great development of subconscious 
mind ability. 

The late Dr. Andrew Jackson Davis, in 
1850 and later, contributed much literature 
that astonished the world on subjects of 
which he knew little or nothing; through 
this quality of mind function that was large- 
ly persuasive at that time in the developing 
of belief of return of "spirit" mind. 

There is something very fascinating in a 
belief that the mind feature of our person- 
ality when separated from the material or- 
ganism — has passed through the open door 
into the field of alleged universal knowl- 
edge; where everything ever knowable may 
be revealed from a cursory glance of the 
"spirit" eye around the boundaries of the 
horizon of intelligence. 

And where secrets can no longer remain 
hidden; and that we may come back and 
communicate with our friends. 

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Who can present a more satisfactory in- 
terpretation in accord with human nature? 
There are numerous incidents and secrets 
in this life that have ever been difficult for 
the many to know much about. Thus great 
consolation would be afforded in having op- 
portunity to examine the public records. 

Returning to the subject of cooperative 
mind function; there is something quite 
wonderful to be considered that is present- 
ed in recognized facts. 

Many years ago I became interested in 
what was then called "Mesmerism," taking 
such name from Anton Mesmer, who ex- 
perimented with this quality of the mind 
that is now called hypnotism. 

This name, however, is but a different 
word in representation of a feature or func- 
tion of the subconscious mind, which hyp- 
notic condition may variously— and also be 
self induced; having different qualities and 
capabilities in different organizations with 
a more or less temporary abrogation of the 
conscious mind. 

At that time such experiments, were but 
incidents of curiosity without recognition of 
their scientific value. While later are now 

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recognized as being of great importance in 
demonstration of the cooperative possibili- 
ties with the two kinds of mind function. 

Various qualities and capabilities were 
found with different hypnotic subjects. 
With one, it would be possible to complete- 
ly abrogate the conscious mind, and per- 
suade much conversation similar as with 
the alleged u entranced medium." 

And with some to induce cataleptic sleep 
with complete rigidity of the muscles of the 
extremities. While with a different organi- 
zation the subject would maintain that they 
were in possession of every faculty of mind 
and body,— when in fact they had no con- 
trol of voluntary muscles unless given per- 
mission. It being as much a confessed mys- 
tery to the subject as with the audience. 

Such incidents could be largely multipled, 
but are common events with the experience 
of all practitioners with hypnotic subjects. 
I make this mention, however, to illustrate 
the possibilities of cooperation with life and 
mind functions; that is seldom if ever con- 
sidered from this standpoint of view. 

At the time many of those experiments 
were made. T was residing in the City of 

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New York, and received more or less invi- 
tations to give private and public exhibi- 
tions. And among the different persons sus- 
ceptible to hypnotic influence, I found one 
young man who was amendable to mind 
suggestion. That is, who could speak my 
thoughts. 

This kind of fact is very instructive, when 
compared with the more modern revela- 
tions of alleged "spirit communication/' 

I had frequently given such exhibition in 
the presence of a few friends, while later I 
was invited to give such entertainment to an 
audience of clergymen and their wives. For 
the test of the experiment it was proposed 
that a committee of three should propose an 
idea; for me to convey to the hypnotic sub- 
ject—to talk about. 

The committee retired and soon called 
me aside and instructed— that a handker- 
chief be placed on the knee of my hypnotic 
subject and he be requested— mentally, to 
talk about the article as if it were a child. 

They all watched for a deaf and dumb 
communication, but my hands did not move 
and with my face turned away, I gave him 
the idea. And the young man took up the 

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handkerchief, fondled it, talked to the article 
as a little girl would talk to a baby. Not a 
few words, but many, many. 

I had then accomplished all that was 
promised, but continued the entertainment 
by changing the article in my mind to a cat. 

My hypnotic subject threw the handker- 
chief on the floor, said it was a cat; kicked it 
about the room and exhibited his hands to 
those on the front seats, asking them to see 
where the cat had scratched him. I did not 
furnish the words— but the idea, the text. 

Realizing that I was still master of the situ- 
ation, the cat was mentally changed to a child 
again. The young man picked up the hand- 
kerchief, and called it his child, and begged 
the pardon of the child and also of the audi- 
ence for his rude conduct,— and in such 
pathetic and emotional language, that tears 
came to the eyes of the ladies. 

After a variety of additional hypnotic en- 
tertainment, the committee made report of 
their satisfaction with the test; but what 
might have been their private opinion I never 
knew. But a distinguished clergyman, not of 
the committee, arose and stated: "This young 
man has the power of Christ, or he is an im- 

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postor. And if he has the power of Christ, 
he can make me do these things. And he can- 
not make me do such things ; thus he is an im- 
poster." 

I reminded him of the distinguished philos- 
opher, who converted a horse-chestnut into a 
chestnut horse, claiming that the argument 
was equally appropriate, which appeared to 
appeal to the judgment of the audience, and 
the exercises closed without benediction. 

The fact is to be ever recognized that hu- 
man life power— the vital energy, is a compo- 
site agency and the several divisions of ulti- 
mate life powers — cooperate; thus affording 
possibility for the solution of many postponed 
problems. 

Education— even when erroneous, is a pow- 
erful persuader. And it required a century 
of time to effect a change with the machinery 
of thought in the field of astronomic science; 
and recognize that the sun was the central orb 
of the solar system. 

And we now have before us a similar prob- 
lem of erroneous cultured idea of the nature 
of things; requiring the reading of the book 
of Nature anew. But with a more highly 
developed reasoning ability that will easily 
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recognize that the operative plan of the life 
power; gives expression to the fundamental 
principles of human life science. Contributing 
to a solution and comprehension of all human 
life problems of disease and the sequences of 
medicinal relations. 

Thus the thoughtful mind cannot escape 
recognition that the source of all u active prin- 
ciples" that may operate the living human or- 
ganism, are vested in the function of the life 
power agency. Which change of idea in con- 
formity to scientific fact; in elimination of the 
significance of the language— u active medical 
principle ;" constitutes the practical science 
problem now awaiting examination at the be- 
ginning of the twentieth century. 

This science problem like the one corrected 
by Copernicus and Galileo, — having its sup- 
port in Nature's methods; only awaits an ex- 
amination by the thoughtful reasoning mind 
for its comprehension and acceptance, in rec- 
ognition of its solution of life problems and 
superior guide in the management of disease 
and preservation of human life. 



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